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Published: Jun 05, 2026 at 05:32 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I am horrible at remembering people’s names. It’s embarrassing and I feel inconsiderate. What do I do when I’m struggling to remember a name? Do I try to play it off or confess?
Dear R...
Published: May 29, 2026 at 02:11 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
What do you do when a friend or business client has time to kill and keeps you on the phone for an extended period of time? How do you end the conversation politely without sounding ru...
Published: May 25, 2026 at 08:48 AM
Q. I eat a little chocolate every day. How bad is that for me?
You didn’t say how much.
If you eat a bunny a day, there is an obvious risk of becoming a major chubbo.
However, a little chocolate has h...
Published: May 25, 2026 at 08:47 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
My husband and I are invited to a social gathering and the host suggests comfy-casual attire. The evening is going to be a relaxing night that includes pizza and some game-playing. My ...
Published: May 16, 2026 at 04:51 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Graduation time is around the corner and I would love to purchase a meaningful, useful gift for a special grad in my life. Can you please offer some suggestions for an appropriate gift...
Updated: May 08, 2026 at 05:00 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I plan on traveling more frequently this summer. I’m never sure how much and when to tip housekeeping, concierge, valet, etc. I would like to know the basic guidelines for tipping hote...
Published: May 01, 2026 at 06:36 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
With summer approaching, 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 inappropr...
Published: Apr 24, 2026 at 02:21 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I’m struggling with what is the birthday party etiquette for children. My daughter will be seven in May, and we are planning a party. This year, my daughter would like to invite childr...
Published: Apr 17, 2026 at 02:24 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I will be going to a wine-tasting for the first time. Is there a proper way to hold a wine glass?
Dear Reader,
Having a nuanced understanding of how to handle a wine glass the proper w...
Published: Apr 10, 2026 at 02:08 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I was at the movies with friends last weekend, and the couple behind us made loud noises unwrapping their candy and talking. Their voices were not loud whispers, but normal conversatio...
