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Published: Nov 19, 2022 at 12:11 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Can you please offer some guidance for mailing holiday cards this year? I won’t be evisiting most of my friends and family this holiday season. Is a holiday card an appropriate gesture...
Published: Nov 10, 2022 at 11:15 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
This year, I will not be able to travel home for Thanksgiving. A friend nearby was kind and has extended an invitation to have Thanksgiving dinner. I’ve never had Thanksgiving dinner a...
Published: Nov 05, 2022 at 06:12 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
The other day, I went to a big retailer and crossed paths with a salesperson who was pushy. After the first couple of tries to excuse myself, I started to feel uncomfortable. I was not...
Published: Oct 28, 2022 at 06:02 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I am really sensitive to scents, particularly perfume. The strong smell triggers my allergies. I sit very close to a coworker and her perfume is overpowering. How do you nicely tell so...
Published: Oct 21, 2022 at 07:18 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
What do you do when a friend has time to kill and keeps you on the phone for an extended period of time? How do you end the conversation politely without sounding rude?
Dear Reader,
In...
Published: Oct 15, 2022 at 05:47 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I recently met up with a friend I haven’t seen in months. We were catching up and she mentioned that she just lost her job. I was at a loss for the right thing to say and said nothing ...
Published: Oct 08, 2022 at 12:12 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I have a name that tends to generate a number of nicknames. How can I politely correct people who just decide to use a nickname without asking my preference?
Dear Reader,
A lot of peop...
Published: Sep 30, 2022 at 03:55 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I’m a freshman in college and this is the first time I’ve had a roommate. I’m having trouble adjusting because we have drastically different social lives and study habits. Our dorm roo...
Published: Sep 23, 2022 at 02:47 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Our house gets much harder to live in when the pro football season rolls around. Between our kids, my spouse and me, there are die-hard fans of at least three different teams. It’s har...
Published: Sep 16, 2022 at 12:37 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I am planning ahead and would like to celebrate the upcoming fall season with an outdoor party. Can you please offer suggestions for a fall-inspired gathering?
Dear Reader,
As the nigh...
