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Advice Columns
Miss Manners: Can I compliment a complete stranger on their hair style?
Not everyone appreciates an out of the blue comment on their appearance.
Asking Eric: Anxious party guest feels judged when they're the first to kick things off, first to leave
Why doesn't anyone else ever take the bull by the horns?
Dear Abby: Older man weighs chances of a good marriage to girlfriend in China he’s never met
They have plans for her to visit and for marriage. But what if it's all a scam?
Miss Manners: My ex lover has a terminal illness. Do you think she’d want letters she sent me years ago?
She might. And she might not, but asking is the only way to know.
Dear Doctor: What can I do about severely plugged ear that sounds like a potato chip bag is in there?
The patient recently had a mild bronchial infection. Is that part of the problem?
Miss Manners: Granny’s favoritism toward her grandson has granddaughter sleeping on the floor
In a rented beach house with not enough rooms, the question of who sleeps on the floor gets touchy.
Dear Abby: My mom admits she only stays married to dad for the money. Shouldn’t he divorce her?
They live separately and mom rarely spends any time with him or the rest of the family.
Asking Eric: I’m learning to budget, limit purchases, but family is always questioning me. Can’t they just back off?
They were in a financial bind and borrowed money. But seem to be back on track.
Dear Annie: Physician says she’s often addressed by her first name only, while male colleagues are called ‘Doctor’
"It's simply disrespectful to to ignore my title."
Dear Annie: I’m willing to cover accommodations for big destination birthday. How do I keep friends from arguing about it?
Some of the guests are more able to afford this trip than others.
Miss Manners: I’m an introvert. Must I open the door just because someone knocks?
I didn't invite them. Is it rude to just let them walk away?
Asking Eric: School volunteer flabbergasted by impertinent question asked by another helping mom
Sometimes you just don't know what to say when someone flings a rude question.