Continue Reading Honesty Is The Best Policy: Telling a friend the truth Q: A friend who was laid off a few months ago just heard about a job in my office and wants me to…
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Continue Reading The Second Time Around: Should your parents foot the bill? Q: Our son’s fiance is planning a large reception for their wedding. It’s her first marriage and his second. We paid for his…
Continue Reading Snoop Or Savior?: Dealing with sensitive office info Q: While sorting through some papers on my boss’s desk, I came across a friend’s employee evaluation. She’s getting a poor review and…
Continue Reading Doubling Dipping Dilemma: Can you go for a second dunk? Q: Is it totally tacky to dip a half-eaten shrimp back into the cocktail sauce? A: It’s inappropriate (and unhealthy) to put food you’ve nibbled…
Continue Reading Nosy Neighbors: Do’s and don’ts Q: My neighbor is always asking me what I paid for things-my landscaping, my son’s tuition, even the clothes on my back. Is…
Continue Reading Guest Manners: What to do with bedsheets Q: I’m staying with a cousin for a week, and I would like to be a hassle-free houseguest. I know I should make…
Continue Reading A Minor Mooch?: When others pay for your child Q: When my daughter goes out to dinner or the movies with a friend’s family, I always give her money ahead of time…
Continue Reading Considerate Coworkers: How to thank office mates for group gifts Q: Several of my coworkers pooled their money and bought a beautiful rocker for my baby shower. Should I write to each of…
