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Elaine's Advice Column

Elaine's column "Life Lessons" appears every Sunday in the Living section of Today's Local News.

If you have an etiquette question or social dilemma and you'd like to get Elaine's advice, submit your question 
HERE

How to keep a lid on personal computer use at work

Finesse your electronic gadget, phone use for politeness’ sake



It is OK to mix an old friendship with business
 
Part II: Where should stepmother sit at the wedding?

Should a father attend his daughter’s bridal shower?


Whatever happened to a simple ‘thank you?’


Should graduation equal family separation?

When does houseguest evolve into ‘crash guest’?

Mom doesn’t want father’s new wife invited to bridal shower
 
Can too many wedding guests cause a family rift?

There are ways to be polite when asking someone to get out of the way

Friends should be open with one another

Set house rules before roommate moves in

No need for huge price tag on wedding that’s canceled

Sometimes presence is present enough

Pleasing the gift-giver can lead to a sad recipient

Confidence and demeanor are important at the job interview

What if you should take a notion to apply lotion?

Confront co-worker with care
 
Being a gentleman is one thing, but you don’t have to mop
 
When it’s your wedding party, you can do what you want to

Don’t be chummy with your ex but snub the new girlfriend

 
Set limits so kids’ birthday parties don’t blow your budget

How does one ask for a monetary wedding gift?

Paying attention to proper table etiquette makes for divine dining

How much bad behavior should it take to sink a friendship?

How to cut the apron strings with dignity and respect.

Paying attention to proper table etiquette makes for divine dining.


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