When I'm out in public, whether I'm grocery shopping or waiting in line at the post office, people ask personal questions about my pregnancy and sometimes even put their hand on my belly. How can I tell them to mind their business without being rude?

I've encountered plenty of similar questions from complete strangers when I was pregnant, and now that my baby is born, she also receives attention from strangers and service staff. You don't need to snap at them. Just flash a brief smile and say that you're in a rush before moving away. You can also place your hands on your tummy so there is no space for theirs.