How old was the woman ?? I've run into many woman like and "they don't even know they're being rude". I really think it's just part of aging for some and I always hope that I don't end up the same. My mother was the sweetest and dearest but she tended to do this at times when she was older. NEVER did this when she was younger. "Just smile and say....You bet I am" or whatever. I agree with them and most of the time "they run from me" :lol: