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The holidays are getting closer and it made me recall an incident from a party I attended last year. Our office hosted a party with catered trays of food.

My name is Simon and I am 6 years old. I asked my dad to write to you, he has your book and he let me see the cartoons in it.

The house across the street from mine went up for sale. My in-laws remarked on it when they came for dinner.

My wedding was a few weeks ago and I’ve been thinking long and hard about how to address a guest’s breach of etiquette.

Recently I found myself in an awkward situation at a child’s fifth birthday party.

I am having a parenting crisis and I could use your help. My son has finally reached the age to drive and he has been pestering me to take him to get his learning permit.

As my kids head back to school, I find myself longing for the days of learning. I have a wonderful job in a field that I love, but I just feel like going back to school.

My daughter is getting married in a few weeks and she asked me if I have any tips or advice to give her. I’ve never been married so the question took me completely by surprise.

I was recently out to tea (lunch) with a friend and we had a disagreement over how to politely decline something that is offered to you.

I am a young female college student who is preparing to enter the workforce. During my mock interviews, one of the common pieces of feedback is that I need to wear makeup.