inspire: live a better life

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  Handling disrespectful comments about weight

  Miss Manners advises on how to respond when one gets unsolicited advice about weight issues.
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  Memorial Day: Behind its meaning and traditions

  Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have fallen during service to our country. As we commemorate the soldiers we have lost, as well as wounded soldiers, bereaved families, orphans and widows, let’s not forget the meaning and traditions behind this sacred holiday.
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  Respecting other people's beliefs

  Editor's note: We will now be publishing Miss Manners articles twice weekly, but you will only see one question and answer per article. You can expect to see these articles appear on Tuesdays and Thursdays going forward.
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  5 heartwarming Armed Forces homecomings

  President Harry S. Truman was behind efforts to establish the first Armed Forces Day in 1950, and decades later the nation continues to set aside the third Saturday in May to recognize and thank members of the U.S. military for their patriotic service. With these five homecoming images, we salute all service members at home and abroad.
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  8 Ways to Be More Productive Working From Home

  There's much to be desired about working from home: the stress-free commute, flexible hours, and improved work-life balance.
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  25 things that will keep you young

  Wishing for the fountain of youth? You may not need it. We've rounded up real-women secrets, tried-and-true beauty tips, and the latest research to help you fight aging.
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  10 phrases to avoid at work

  Experts weigh in on when to bite your tongue at the office.
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  The crazy things you do to destress

  Oh, the places you'll go — to get some "me" time, that is. REDBOOK readers confess all on Facebook.
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  Live happier on the money you have

  How much money you make isn't nearly as important as how you use it, according to Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton, authors of the new book Happy Money.
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  What if you don't respect your spouse?

  Plus, how do you ask people to not bring gifts to a shower?
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  Five resume updates to make now

  Looking for a career upgrade? Follow these tips for a foot in the door.