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Published: Oct 24, 2020 at 12:47 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I have a friend who promised to drop off some groceries for me. I waited all day and I didn’t hear from the person. What should you do when someone says he or she will do something and...
Published: Oct 10, 2020 at 12:12 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
A few family members and a close friend love to give advice in everyday conversation. What is the polite way to respond to well-intentioned but unsolicited advice?
Dear Reader,
Unsolic...
Published: Oct 02, 2020 at 08:02 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I’m thrilled that my family and friends had a virtual baby shower for me. I know I am supposed to send thank-you cards, but I don’t know what to write. What should I include in my baby...
Published: Sep 26, 2020 at 07:12 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I would like to teach my teenage grandson the traditional customs for when he should remove his hat and when it is acceptable to keep it on. Do traditional men’s hat etiquette rules st...
Published: Sep 18, 2020 at 11:25 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
My cousin recently sent me an invitation for our traditional holiday family gathering. I want to decline because I am still concerned about large gatherings and the coronavirus (COVID-...
Published: Sep 12, 2020 at 12:29 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 persons to start conversations with people they do...
Published: Sep 05, 2020 at 10:23 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I know it happens to everyone, but when I have an embarrassing moment, like tripping over my own feet at the precise moment when people are watching, I don’t know how to regain my comp...
Published: Aug 29, 2020 at 12:22 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Somewhere along the line, I’ve picked up the habit of saying “No problem” in response to someone saying “Thank you.” Is “No problem” an appropriate and polite response?
Dear Reader,
Ma...
Published: Aug 21, 2020 at 10:53 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
One of my relatives is very sweet but she also is quite a talker. Our phone conversations sometimes go on for an hour or more. I do not want to hurt her feelings and seem uninterested,...
Published: Aug 14, 2020 at 11:59 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I recently lost a close family member and received a number of sympathy cards. What is the proper etiquette for sending thank-you cards for sympathy cards, and is there a time window t...
