Dear Queenie,
I have a very successful career in a field that has a slight political connection and a relative who is prominent in politics.
One of my relatives on the other side of my family doesn’t like the politician and has a habit of making nasty remarks about them and about my only being so successful because of being related to that person.
Queenie, what’s a good reply that isn’t totally rude?—Offended
Dear Offended,
How about something along the lines of “That is what you always say” or “Lovely weather we’re having, isn’t it?” and then excuse yourself to go and do something as far away from that person as possible.
