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Published: Jun 11, 2021 at 11:55 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
This summer I will be staying with a friend I haven’t seen in a while. I am never sure if I’m supposed to bring a host-hostess gift when invited for a weekend stay. Is it appropriate t...
Published: May 28, 2021 at 09:54 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I know it happens to everyone, but when I have an embarrassing moment, like spilling coffee down my shirt at the precise moment when people are watching, I don’t know how to regain my ...
Published: May 21, 2021 at 11:13 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I recently helped a friend and she paid me for the work. A week later I received a gift, a necklace, as an additional thank-you for helping out. I felt that getting paid was more than ...
Published: May 14, 2021 at 11:30 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I know soft skills play an important role during a job interview. What specific behaviors are recruiters looking for?
Dear Reader,
When it comes to getting hired, recruiters look at yo...
Published: May 08, 2021 at 12:52 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I enjoy having dinner with friends, but one of my friends is always late. At a restaurant that means waiting near the door. At home, it means a meal that overcooks because no one knows...
Published: May 01, 2021 at 03:14 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
When I am asked to do something beyond my already full schedule, I have a habit of saying “Yes” to everyone. I’m starting to feel burned-out. Is there a way to say “No” without soundin...
Published: Apr 23, 2021 at 09:15 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I have a family member who I enjoy talking to, with one exception. She will tell me things others have told her and it makes me uncomfortable. It makes me wonder what she says about me...
Published: Apr 16, 2021 at 11:22 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
My new position requires me to give presentations. My goal is to present a professional and positive learning experience for my audience. I understand etiquette and protocol will play ...
Published: Apr 09, 2021 at 10:21 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
My good friend borrowed a favorite dress of mine a while back and she hasn’t returned it. I was happy to lend it to her but would really like my dress returned. How do you politely ask...
Published: Apr 02, 2021 at 09:36 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
While at an upscale restaurant with my husband, I happened to observe a young man using his fingers to eat his French fries. Has the prevalence of fast-food restaurants and finger food...
