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Q: At a recent party, a friend spilled red wine on my beige sofa slipcover. She apologized but never offered to pay for the damage. The dry-cleaning bill is sizable. I don’t want to start a fight, but shouldn’t she pay up? A: Absolutely! But she didn’t-and it sounds like she’s not going to. Here’s what [...]
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Q: What can I do about sleeping arrangements for my son, who wants to bring his college girlfriend home for the holidays? They say they won’t come if they can’t share a room, but I don’t want to send my 16-year-old daughter the wrong message. A: No matter how indignant your son becomes, remember that [...]
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Q: I’ve heard that mail carriers aren’t allowed to accept tips. How can I thank mine? A: According to the U.S. Postal Service, employees may receive gifts valued at $20 or less, per occasion. Since some people like to give throughout the year, it’s worth nothing that there’s a $50 annual cap per giver. Also [...]
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Q: I have been invited to a Christmas Eve choral presentation that will be followed by a Mass. I am not a Christian. What should I do while people are kneeling, receiving Communion, and praying? I don’t want to look out of place. A: All you need to do is sit quietly while your friends [...]
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Q: I had a baby this year and have just gone back to work. I have zero time to shop for Christmas presents. How do I communicate to everyone outside of my immediate family that I need a year off from buying-and receiving-gifts? A: Is it the prospect of hitting the stores that has you [...]
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