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Thelma Domenici
Support Friends Without Acknowledging Son's Woes
Dear Thelma: We have friends whose son has been arrested and his photo is often in the newspaper. We never mention it when we see them but it's the elephant in the room. What should we say to be supportive of them but not their son's actions? (Sunday, February 07, 2010)
Welcome Friends' Generosity Toward Adopted Child
Dear Thelma: I am a single mother currently adopting a 12-year-old child. I am getting asked whether I am having a shower or if I need anything. My child came into my home as a foster child with very few possessions, but I also don't wish to share such personal explanations with everyone who asks. What are the appropriate answers here? (Sunday, January 31, 2010)
Gently Ask Friend To End Inflammatory E-Mails
Dear Thelma: If you receive e-mails that are religious or political and you feel they promote misinformation, anger and rumors, how should you tell a friend to cease? Won't it alienate him? (Sunday, January 24, 2010)
Address Issues of Workplace Attire Professionally
Dear Thelma: How do you tell employees that they are inappropriately dressed for the workplace without angering them or becoming subjected to a lawsuit? (Sunday, January 17, 2010)
Kindness During Hospital Stay Enhances Healing
Dear Thelma: I spent time in two different hospitals recently. The difference between them was astonishing. I don't know if the level of care was different, but I felt so much better in the one in which the staff went out of its way to be kind. Do you think politeness and healing can be connected? (Sunday, January 10, 2010)
Facebook an Appropriate Medium for Condolences
Dear Thelma: A friend's father recently passed away. I really communicate regularly with this friend only online through Facebook. When I heard about his dad, it was very natural to offer my condolences and support through Facebook. It felt a little weird, though, like it was not respectful enough. What do you think? (Sunday, January 03, 2010)
Be Open To Meeting Other Guests at Party
Dear Thelma: I'll be attending a New Year's party this weekend. The host is a good friend, but I don't know most of the other guests. Do you have advice on how to mix and mingle? (Sunday, December 27, 2009)
What Is Christmas? Family, Gratitude, Love, Joy
Dear Readers: What is Christmas going to mean to you this year? Is it different from past Christmases? (Sunday, December 20, 2009)
This Holiday Season, Let's Focus on Acts of Kindness
Dear Readers: I've had two experiences this holiday season highlighting the worst and best in people and their manners. (Sunday, December 13, 2009)
If You're Not Buying Dinner, Keep Mum on Tip
Dear Thelma: Recently my father and his wife were visiting from out of town and took our whole family (eight people) out to dinner. Everything went well until the end of dinner when I remarked to my father — who was paying the bill — that the waiter did a good job and deserved a good tip. I did not bring it up again and thought nothing more of the matter until my father let me know that he found my behavior to be very rude, that it was none of my business what kind of tip he left. (Sunday, December 06, 2009)
Spirit of holiday is about more than just getting (Sunday, November 29, 2009)
For special holiday celebration, bring out your best (Sunday, November 22, 2009)
Party etiquette: Whom to invite, when to not attend (Sunday, November 15, 2009)
Ten ways to keep holiday spirit alive all season (Sunday, November 08, 2009)
Manners go a long way in stopping spread of illness (Sunday, November 01, 2009)
Don't let your Halloween manners turn ghoulish (Sunday, October 25, 2009)
Address teacher problem with courtesy, respect (Sunday, October 11, 2009)
Conversation is two-way street, so share road (Sunday, October 04, 2009)
Casual meal is worthy of 'best behavior,' too (Sunday, September 27, 2009)
Unwanted Holiday Gifts Only Add To Clutter (Sunday, September 20, 2009)
Driver asking for gas money is no violation (Sunday, September 13, 2009)
Conference calls often devolve into bad manners (Sunday, September 06, 2009)
Money-borrowing boyfriend just isn't worth it (Sunday, August 30, 2009)
Hey, kids: Your cell phone can be really annoying (Sunday, August 23, 2009)
Talk to daughter about her kids running wild (Sunday, August 16, 2009)
