Miss Manners: Another mother chided me for group-texting a cute photo. Was I wrong?
Briefly

The article discusses etiquette concerns regarding group texts and unsolicited commentary on personal style. Miss Manners asserts that creating a group text without consent is inappropriate, citing the potential for confusion and unwanted solicitations. She suggests using social media for sharing personal images instead. Additionally, the article addresses a reader's frustration with family comments on attire, indicating that it can be exhausting to repeatedly justify personal fashion choices. The reader seeks advice on how to handle unsolicited opinions gracefully.
Group texts without prior consent are a violation and they must be stopped. They are not only confusing... but can also easily be abused with product solicitations.
Miss Manners advises that participation in social media should be voluntary. It's ideal for sharing photos where all can comment freely.
I feel like I have to defend my choices, but I really don't know what to say to stop them from these comments.
Every time they see me, they have something to say. I am out of responses for 'Your shoes match your outfit!' Aren't they supposed to?
Read at www.mercurynews.com
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