I have an acquaintance who is a lovely person. My issue is her clothes. She wears very short skirts or dresses. When she bends to pick up her dog’s business you can see her underwear. I personally don’t care. I can easily divert my eyes. But others might be offended, or she could get “cat called”.

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In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a question about someone's neighbor who often wears revealing clothing.

Were it a single dress that was very short, I could see the logic in giving her a quick FYI. But this is her style and, presumably, it’s comfortable for her. Better to have a friend who accepts her—and protects her against catcalls,