Advice

Asking Eric: My employees have revolted, and it’s embarrassing

To Eric, A year ago, I started a new job. I replaced a guy who was retiring and a buddy of mine as a ...

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Asking Eric: My once-beautiful granddaughter has destroyed her looks. What should I do to turn her around?

To Eric, Regarding my 18-year-old granddaughter, I am quite unhappy. Her arm now has a small cross tattooed on it. I don’t like them, ...

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Asking Eric: Is it worth the trauma to stay in the neighborhood where my attacker lives?

To Eric,I am an amputee who is right above the knee. After a fight with my mother got out of hand, she stabbed me ...

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Asking Eric: My friend has a troubling habit, and it’s so rude

To Eric, One of my friends’ habits is really concerning. When we go out to dine with someone else, she always says she has ...

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Miss Manners: The pharmacist is humiliating me in front of other people

Greetings, Miss Manners The chemist typically asks for my birthdate when I pick up a prescription, sometimes in public. Related Articles Miss Manners: The ...

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The Savings Game: Reader questions on trusts, taxes and QCDs

Q. I’m thinking of creating a revocable trust. Do I need to include jointly held accounts? A. You should speak with a lawyer who ...

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Asking Eric: I don’t want my grandchild calling anyone else Nonna

To Eric,I’ve been divorced from my ex-husband for over 20 years. We meet at family events and treat each other with the same courtesy ...

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Asking Eric: Should I warn her she’s at risk of being banned from the supermarket?

Dear Eric: My neighbors and clerks in our grocery store know I hang out with “Patty.” Sometimes she and I shop together. She’s very ...

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Miss Manners: Should I risk insulting my neighbor by being blunt about her dog?

DEAR MISS MANNERS : My neighbor has a new dog. Frequently she sees me out back with my dogs and asks to come into ...

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Asking Eric: My co-workers are blackmailing the boss, and it’s a mess for all of us

Dear Eric: I work at a small bank with nine co-workers, including myself. We have a dilemma going on in the office. The president ...

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