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Published: Nov 09, 2024 at 12:48 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
When going out to dinner with friends or relatives, do you split the bill down the middle or do you itemize? What if they order drinks and you don’t?
Dear Reader,
Splitting a bill even...
Updated: Oct 25, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I recently attended a wedding rehearsal dinner and the guest attire was a mix of casual and semi-formal attire. Some guests had on jeans and others were dressed up. I thought it was co...
Published: Oct 19, 2024 at 07:24 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I enjoy hosting meals for friends and family. Weeks in advance, I plan the menu and coordinate all the details to ensure a lovely time. But every holiday I am confronted with the same ...
Updated: Oct 12, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I am getting married next year and my future mother-in-law is not happy with some of my decisions. My fiancé and I really want to incorporate our own ideas into the ceremony. How do I ...
Published: Oct 05, 2024 at 04:18 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I often find myself procrastinating. If there is something that I do not want to do, I can find plenty of different reasons to avoid one simple task. Can you suggest some ways to stop ...
Published: Sep 27, 2024 at 02:20 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Leaving a voicemail message makes me uncomfortable. I don’t know what to say and how much information to leave. Many times, when I hear the dreaded recording, I just figure, I’ll try a...
Published: Sep 21, 2024 at 05:21 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
When I am standing in line at a supermarket or at a drug store, someone will pass ahead of me to ask the clerk a question. They almost never say, “Excuse me.” Why do some people not sa...
Published: Sep 13, 2024 at 03:02 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I have a very good friend who is dealing with a chronic illness. I never know what to say or do when she is having a bad day. How do I show support for her without over-stepping my bou...
Published: Sep 06, 2024 at 03:04 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
My neighbor’s dog barks periodically throughout the day and it’s getting on my nerves. I don’t want to disrupt a good relationship between my neighbor and me. What can I do?
Dear Reade...
Published: Aug 31, 2024 at 02:22 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I am very uncomfortable starting conversations with strangers and I would like to overcome this fear. What are some good tips for shy people to start conversations with people they don...
