Ask Amy: Chef whistling is a real kitchen nightmare
Dear Courtesy: I could imagine a scenario where the person walking “against” traffic was also walking on the “far side” of the sidewalk. So, for that person to step off the curb and into the street in order to make way for the other, she would have to cross the other pedestrian’s path, which is not necessarily the “safest” move.
All of this just demonstrates how challenging it is to be 100 percent safe against virus transmission. It simply cannot be guaranteed. That is why mask wearing (even when outside, if you’re likely to encounter others) is an important safety measure. Also, I assume that many people do what I instinctively do in this situation: turn their head to the side in order to try to avoid any direct-fire exhalation.
Dear Amy: “Sick of Being Hit Upon” wondered why random men seem to hit on her. Your incredibly strident response was inadequate.
Why didn’t you just tell her that her inner attractiveness shows through her drab exterior?
— Upset
Dear Upset: Many even outwardly attractive women don’t enjoy being hit on by strangers, and some men do this just because they can.
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