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Happy Halloween! Have a fun and safe day. Q: At an afternoon play date, my seven-year-old son was shown a gory video and has had trouble sleeping ever since. When I ran into his friend’s mother, I asked why she had shown that kind of movie to young kids. She countered by saying that if [...]
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Q: I have a friend who keeps asking to borrow my cell phone for “a quick call.” Problem is, her calls are rarely quick, so she’s cutting into my allotted monthly minutes. Plus, she gabs away as if I’m not even there. Am I overreacting? A: No, you’re not. It’s normal for you to feel [...]
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Q: I’ve just moved into a new house and would like to throw a party. My friends have asked about my color scheme, so I was wondering if it is okay to register and include store information in my invitations. A: It’s fine to throw a housewarming to show off your new digs, but it’s [...]
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Emily Post’s Birthday! It was on this day that the “Mistress of Manners” was born. Without her, none of this would be possible. Q: My daughter wants a small wedding, so she didn’t invite any children. But a few RSVP’s have arrived with kids’ names written in. How can we tell parents to leave little [...]
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How late is too late for a trick-or-treater to knock on your door? 9:00 p.m. (52%, 302 Votes) 10:00 p.m. (24%, 140 Votes) 8:00 p.m. (21%, 125 Votes) 7:00 p.m. (3%, 18 Votes) Total Voters: 585
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Q: What should you do when you’re in the company of others and have food in your mouth that you can’t chew or swallow? A: Hold your fork or spoon to your mouth and place your other hand over your mouth. Eject the piece of food onto the utensil as discreetly as possible. Then use [...]
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