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• This Widow Isn't Ready to Date

  Plus, another Gentle Reader wonders if she's still obligated to take her friend to dinner.

• How to Best Acknowledge a Divorce

  Plus, another Gentle Reader wonders where to place one's soup spoon between sips.

• Avoiding Noisy Restaurant Patrons

  Plus, another Gentle Reader feels pressured by her husband's whining.

• Adjusting to New Family Members

  Plus, another Gentle Reader gave her honest opinion when asked, but was that right?

• Can I Go "Off-Registry" When Buying a Wedding Gift?

  Plus, another Gentle Reader wonders how to address a congratulatory card for a newly wed gay couple.

• Who Pays for a Second Wedding?

  Plus, another Gentle Reader wonders where to place a cloth napkin at dinner.

• Discussing Her Reproductive Capabilities

  Plus, another Gentle Reader is wanting to toilet train her guests.

• Teaching a Child to be a Gracious Guest

  Plus, another Gentle Reader wonders when interrupting another person is acceptable.

• Who Should Get the Check?

  Plus, another Gentle Reader wonders if it's okay to ask the groom's family to contribute financially to the wedding.

• Putting a Limit on Visitors

  Plus, another Gentle Reader isn't comfortable with how her fiancé's family handles paying for nice dinners out.

• The Problem With Cell Phones

  Plus, another Gentle Reader wonders where the head of the table is located.