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Q: We have a 5-year-old son and have been trying to get pregnant again for two years. Yet people keep asking us when we’re going to have another baby. It’s a very sensitive subject. How can I tell them it’s none of their business? A: You’re right that it’s not their business, but you can’t [...]
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Q: A friend from several jobs ago invited me to her wedding. I don’t feel nearly close enough to her-we see each other over lunch only once or twice a year-to want to go. Am I really obligated to buy her a present just because I was invited? A: You won’t like the answer, but [...]
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Q: What’s the proper way to excuse yourself to go to the rest room if you’re at a group meal? My mother says it’s okay to get up and leave without a word. I think that’s rude. A: I’m with you! It’s sensible and considerate to inform the people you’re with that you’re leaving temporarily [...]
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Q: The 7-year-old daughter of a good friend frequently interrupts her mother when we’re talking, whether in person or on the phone. My friend then breaks off our conversation to deal with her daughter, leaving me to cool my heels. I find this extremely irritating. A: It certainly is! There are several approaches that might [...]
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Q: What’s the proper way to handle mealtime prayers when we have guests? Many of our friends practice different religions, and we don’t want to make anyone uneasy. A: If you normally say grace at home before meals, it’s fine to do so when you have guests. They certainly don’t have to participate, other than [...]
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