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Published: Sep 02, 2023 at 02:48 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: Aug 25, 2023 at 02:46 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I am beginning a new semester in college and I anticipate communicating with professors via email. Please explain the basics of email etiquette and how to format a proper email so I do...
Published: Aug 19, 2023 at 12:04 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I am preparing to host company from out of town. I would like to make sure my guest room is as comfortable as possible. What are some essential items I should be sure to have in my gue...
Published: Aug 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
While shopping this week, I had an uncomfortable experience at the checkout. The line was long and a customer behind me was loudly expressing disapproval. I didn’t know if I should tur...
Published: Aug 04, 2023 at 12:34 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I recently helped a friend and she paid me for the work. A week later, I received a gift card as an additional thank-you for helping out. I felt getting paid was more than enough compe...
Published: Jul 29, 2023 at 09:26 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I have attended a number of weddings in the last several months and I am shocked at people’s disregard during the ceremony. So many people were taking pictures with their phones, they ...
Published: Jul 22, 2023 at 01:13 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
A few family members love to give advice in everyday conversation. What is the polite way to respond to well-intentioned but unsolicited advice?
Dear Reader,
Unsolicited advice can com...
Published: Jul 15, 2023 at 01:39 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
When I meet someone new, I always ask what they do for a living. This seems like a good conversation-starter but I’m not sure if it’s polite. Is it rude to ask someone you just met wha...
Published: Jul 09, 2023 at 01:18 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
My neighbor borrowed my tree trimmer a while back and he hasn’t returned it. I would like to do some yard work and really need my trimmer. How do you politely ask someone to return som...
Published: Jun 30, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
With summer here, I could use suggestions regarding appropriate summer office attire for work. I work in a professional environment and want to make sure I don’t dress inappropriately....
