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Q: If two people reach a door at the same time – one entering and one exiting – who should go first? A: The person leaving the building usually goes first. In theory, this frees up space inside the building for the other person to enter. But the real answer is to do what makes [...]
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Q: My son and a classmate are attending the same sleep-away camp. The other boy’s mother wants to pair them up as tent mates so they can look out for each other-but my son doesn’t care for this boy. Help! A: Sending a child off to camp, especially if it’s the first time, can be [...]
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Q:I’m a vegetarian. When I’m invited to a dinner party, should I let the host know this ahead of time? What about my husband, who is allergic to certain foods? A: Upon accepting an invitation, mention any allergy that could cause a serious reaction. Explain to your hostess, “We’d love to come for dinner, but [...]
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Q: What should I do if a child is rude and his parents are not present? A: It depends on what type of behavior you’ve witnessed. A simple correction or explanation from a well-meaning adult whom the child knows well usually is fine- as long as the comment is made in a way that doesn’t [...]
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Q: An acquaintance has bad body odor. What, if anything, can I do? A: Since you are just an acquaintance, it would be best not to say anything to him about his problem. Speaking up directly could embarrass him greatly. The only way you could try to help is to mention the problem discreetly to [...]
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