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Published: Feb 13, 2026 at 03:07 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
When should you write a thank-you note, or is this practice an outdated way of communicating?
Dear Reader,
Thank-you notes show appreciation for a thoughtful act or gift, and the signi...
Published: Feb 06, 2026 at 02:21 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Is it OK to enter a nice sit-down restaurant 15 to 30 minutes before closing, and if so, should you leave a bigger tip because they had to stay later to serve you?
Dear Reader,
If you ...
Published: Jan 31, 2026 at 01:05 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Nowadays, we don’t take the time to write handwritten letters and it’s become a dying art. Can you please share some tips on the best way to organize your thoughts before writing a let...
Published: Jan 23, 2026 at 01:32 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I recently took a bus trip and I was seated before the long line of passengers piled onto the bus. The seat next to me was available and a woman sat down next to me. As soon as the bus...
Published: Jan 15, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I enjoy dining out with a group of my friends. But there is one person who is always picking food off my plate. I don’t mind when a group of us shares dishes around the table, but I do...
Published: Jan 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I have a friend who jumps in and interrupts me when I’m talking. How should I politely handle someone who constantly interrupts me while I’m speaking?
Dear Reader,
Dealing with someone...
Published: Jan 03, 2026 at 02:09 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I made the mistake of accepting an invitation to a party that I would rather not attend. I only know the host and barely anyone else. As life would happen, I was then invited to anothe...
Published: Dec 26, 2025 at 01:05 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I know that you’re supposed to send thank-you notes for birthday and other gifts throughout the year. I’d love to hear your thoughts regarding whether you should send thank-you notes f...
Published: Dec 19, 2025 at 02:50 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I was embarrassed and caught off guard during the holidays last year. I received a gift I was not expecting and did not have one to give in return. I didn’t know if I should come up wi...
Published: Dec 12, 2025 at 04:15 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Should I get my boss a Christmas gift? I would like to acknowledge and show appreciation, but I’m not sure if this is a good idea.
Dear Reader,
Etiquette is actually quite clear on giv...
