TillyWhiz, the silly comments only irritate if you actually care about their opinions - and why should you?
Other people, unthinkingly, just relate their own ideas (about what they'd expect to do) to you. They blurt things out - or cross the road to avoid you - as they struggle with thoughts of death and grieving.
They don't know what to say - so say something really stupid.
Try to laugh it off or just ignore it. I used the phrase 'Why would you say that?' often.
I’m finished my festival poncho
Mattress causing back pain - or is it me getting old?? Advice please.