By Phillip Milano Question I notice many Germans don’t pray before they eat, attend church or seem spiritual. Why is that? Anjela, 30, Christian, Germany Replies In Europe, few go to church. It’s the same in Australia. Most understand the church and its stories are wonderful interpretations from the past of why we exist. But they alone tell us little …

By Phillip Milano Question Why do Indian women wear a red dot on their foreheads? Aprile, 23, Holiday Replies In North India, women wear a bindi after they are married. In other parts, the bindi is put on the forehead after praying to God. It is considered as a sign of his blessings. K., 25, Asian female, San Francisco It’s …

By Phillip Milano Question When is a woman at her sexiest in life? — Lauren, Australia Replies It’s one thing to have a rifle. It’s another to know how to pick off a deer at 200 yards. Older women who have mastered “the art” blow away the competition. — Adam, 42, Illinois Some women are young and sexy. But some put on …

By Phillip Milano Question What I just experienced at the grocery store infuriated me. Three women — a teenager, an elderly woman and a middle-aged woman — were shopping together. The teenager was riding a motorized cart for handicapped customers. After checking out, the teenager jumped off the cart and all three walked out laughing their butts off. I can …

By Phillip J. Milano Question I would like to know of a better way to address someone in their absence. Let me give an example: It annoys me when people say “that white girl” or “that black guy.” — Shaina, Indian, Fort Worth, Texas Replies How stupid would we be if when answering a question such as “which clerk took care of …

By Phillip J. Milano Question Are people getting dumber? I’m referring to lack of common sense or awareness. Things that used to be out of the ordinary (inattentive drivers, shoppers with no clue about others’ carts, people unprepared for transactions, etc.) are now commonplace. — Brad, 32, Provo, Utah Replies Yes. — Roxanne, Illinois “Dumber” isn’t a word. You just proved your …