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Published: Jun 27, 2025 at 05:39 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
How important is our tone of voice when speaking and why does it matter?
Dear Reader,
We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.”
The tone of your voice c...
Published: Jun 23, 2025 at 09:37 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
A couple of weeks ago, I attended a birthday party. I did not know most of the people there. I found myself watching everyone and not talking. I normally am not at a loss for words, bu...
Published: Jun 13, 2025 at 04:54 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
We invited friends out to dinner and things took a turn to uncomfortable when the waiter dropped the bill for dinner right in the center of the table. It was an extremely awkward momen...
Published: Jun 07, 2025 at 02:00 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
When a random stranger or even close friends pay me a compliment, I feel embarrassed and awkward. I have a tendency to deflect the compliment. I would like to know how to graciously ac...
Published: Jun 03, 2025 at 02:23 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
My niece is getting married later this summer. I would like to give a check as a gift. Should I write the check to the bride or the groom, or both? I don’t want them having trouble ca...
Published: May 27, 2025 at 01:07 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Out in public, loud animated cellphone conversations continue to annoy me. Is it not common practice to leave the room when you get a call in a confined space? Do people not realize th...
Published: May 17, 2025 at 02:12 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
A few family members love to give advice in everyday conversation. What is the polite way to respond to well-intentioned but unsolicited advice?
Dear Reader,
Unsolicited advice can com...
Published: May 12, 2025 at 04:48 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I went on a business dinner with a client that I’ve been trying to connect with for a long time. The meeting was going smoothly up to when dinner was served. The client and I ordered s...
Published: May 09, 2025 at 04:39 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
My son is graduating from high school in a few weeks. Between the announcements, ceremony and party, I am feeling overwhelmed with where to begin. When do you send graduation announcem...
Published: Apr 30, 2025 at 03:20 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I find myself yearning for the old days of just having a landline. My family and friends’ text and email at all hours of the day. I don’t keep my cell phone with me all the time and I’...
