Grandfather's death leaves many open questions
Your thoughts?
-- Not Happy
Dear Not Happy: You're right -- it is uncool and unkind of your relative to cast aspersions on your (or anyone else's) private life, especially in front of other people. When she does this in the future, you should simply respond that you don't think it's right for her to speculate about others private lives.
That having been said, even though I don't believe in psychic powers, I could imagine that the thoughts and predictions of a psychic might be an interesting conversation starter.
Dear Amy: Responding to "Pay to Play," the two friends who meet, and linger, over lunch justify this by leaving a 30 percent tip. If each meal is $15 to $20, then 30 percent of the tab is only $12, at most.
That seems miserly for hanging out for three hours.
As a server, I would find it much more palatable if each left $10 to $15, rather than an "increased" percentage tip.
These guests may be low maintenance, but they still require periodic attention.
-- Been There Done That
Dear Been There: Great advice. Thank you.
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