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I think you handled it perfectly. First, a long silence. This is the best way to indicate to someone that their joke, suggestion, comment or whatnot is over some sort of line and not ok. Second, a jok …

In this context, I prefer Hang on Unlike shh, it clearly conveys a sense of temporariness. Not "don't talk" but "don't talk right now". It's also not something adults say to children (eg teacher …

My dentist handles this by handing people slippers as they arrive on rainy days. I think you can adapt the technique quite well. Get a variety of soft loose slippers with nonslip soles somewhere inexp …

If your mother is actually saying soulmate out loud with her mouth, and not man, how about taking her at face value? You can go several ways with it. You could argue that you don't need a partner to b …

I faced this with someone my own age who, no matter how much we discussed this, could not be a polite passenger. We're talking bracing yourself against the dashboard as we go around a corner, mashing …

I disagree with those who claim it is immature or otherwise wrong for her to object to you telling her to do it. You're not her parent or manager. The two of you are partners. You want to work togethe …

If I understand correctly, your issue is you being in Jane's house (with or without your children, for any length of time at all) if your wife is not in your house or otherwise nearby. I am not sure w …

I was taught this as part of my training to be at a conference on behalf of the conference organizers. Talking to people is part of the job, and in fact standing at a booth for people to come and talk …

If you are with other people when you choose to do something on your phone, simply excuse yourself to them: Since we have a few moments here, I think I'll update the case notes on this situation …

My general approach is to say "it's been really great talking to you" or "catching up" or "hearing all about this". I do NOT then add ", but I have to go now." I just say that part and pause. Most of …

Some facts: you don't know how often or under what circumstances your brother spanks his child. You think it's important to tell him not to. you don't have children or parenting experience Your part …

First, you need to think very carefully about the logic you intend to use. For example "I think it's dirty and unhygienic so I don't want it in my bedroom but you all should be fine with it being in t …

You are never going to be wrong calling someone by their full username (including punctuation, numbers, and such). There are a few places where it is safe to use less of the name: the person has a c …

A short email is harder to write than a long one. People are telling you to take the time and put in the effort to write a short one. Let's say you're writing an email about how to boil an egg. In so …

I have had great success with I'll take that as a compliment Followed by a grin that suggests perhaps I'm being a little cheeky in taking a compliment where it might not have been intended. Pe …