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I am 81, and I’m not exactly sure when this problem began, but some people always seem to be looking for slights from others. I am sure they can always find something, but I believe it is the source ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A tenured colleague routinely solicits the faculty to contribute to group gifts. This colleague sends the requests not only to those of us with tenure, but also to subordinates ...

My colleague’s email solicitation “suggests” the amount to be contributed and asks that contributions not be made anonymously ...

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I think having expectations of how others may respond to anything, and issuing invitations with expectations attached, can ...

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It has been a long wait for both the finalists and Malawians, especially pageant enthusiasts. But the day is finally here.