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Questions that have a specific focus on people in the United States, or American culture.
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How can I tell people that my girlfriend and I don't want children of our own?
I've faced this many times, and like other commentors pointed out already, there really isn't any good way that will work always, with everyone.
However, instead of all the dodging, you can simply st …
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How can I politely ask my date to not use her phone unnecessarily during dinner, without rui...
Why are you trying to change her habits? You are on a date, and neither side has any standing to comment or change another persons behaviour.
You also have no obligation to continue the date if her b …
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Sketchy "friend" recently revealed true colors, is attending my wedding. Should I un-invite,...
The crucial piece of data here is who knows about what is going on, and who is in the dark.
Sam, Mary, your brother and you know.
Your fiance, Lucy and all the other guests are in the dark.
Assumpt …
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How to talk to a girl who's sitting next to me but wearing headphones?
Of course it can be done, but do not ignore the top answers. They are right in that the headphones are an intentional barrier. If she were very much interested in you, she would have used one of those …
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Talking to boyfriend about his close female friends
Some of us guys actually prefer female friends. I've always had more girls than guys in my friends circles, and the majority of them not for romantic reasons. I just don't do the usual boy behaviour - …
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How do I tell my parents "I don't want to go to church" over the holidays?
There is no replacement for standing your ground.
You perceive your parents as overwhelming forces because you couldn't do this successfully, so far. It can be difficult.
If you have someone of supp …
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I was mistakenly identified as a criminal, and this has caused rumors. How can I convince my...
I've been in a similar situation and by my experience the #1 thing you need right now are a few allies. You won't be able to resolve this all by yourself. I had a good friend on the scene who is also …
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How do I deal with other people's screaming children in restaurants?
This depends extremely on the social and cultural circumstances you find yourself in.
I've travelled all over the world with the exception of Australia, and found behaviour towards and treatment of c …
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Responding to my mom's remarks about my love life when she refuses to accept/acknowledge it
There are two things at work here, and from what you describe I think your mom is terribly conflicted internally.
Firstly, from your words I understand you are female. In your moms world, a woman has …
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Two friends and their wedlocked affair
Jane is right in that you are involving yourself in a business that isn't yours, and I suspect a good share of the reason is that you cannot manage your feelings about this affair and you are looking …