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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’...
Published: Apr 20, 2025 at 01:31 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I’ve started using on-demand food delivery services. Should I be tipping the delivery driver and, if so, how much?
Dear Reader,
Tipping etiquette has largely remained unchanged even th...
Published: Apr 11, 2025 at 05:50 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Can you please share your advice on the etiquette of visiting a friend’s house after a new baby arrives? I was excited to visit the newborn and I am afraid I made things more stressful...
