By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do Mexicans at grocery stores or mini-marts seem to always be buying huge packs of beer on Sunday afternoons? C., California Replies It’s a long tradition related to soccer. On Sundays there’s soccer games . . . and men get together to watch the game and have beer and food. J., Boston Many Mexicans work …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Do Southerners out there agree that iced tea is the official regional beverage of the Southland? And that it must be enjoyed extremely sweet? Jennifer, 30, St. Paul, Minn. Replies The South is hot! Who wants a cup of cocoa in the summer? As far as why it is liked so sweet, sugar cane was primarily …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do girls always think guys are only out for sex? For example, when a guy acts nice to so many girls, they claim he wants to get in their pants. When did it become a crime to just be nice? Robert, 17, Cromwell, Conn. Replies Maybe you should listen to your fellow men sometimes. Which …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Do shorter people ever get upset about how short they are, or are they OK with it? Do they ever get frustrated with not being able to reach certain things, or from getting weird looks? R. Baldwin, Mount Carmel, Tenn. Replies I have a close friend who is 4 feet 6 inches, and yes, she gets …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do other countries take the Olympics so seriously? For example, the female of China’s doubles figure skating competition took a major fall. She cried, he cried, the coach cried. She got back up, finished her run and got second place. Is it really that big of a deal? Ian, Minneapolis Replies Have you never seen …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do they say people with red hair have a temper? Marksam, 40, Rhyl, United Kingdom Replies I had a school teacher who picked on me severely because she said she “knew” I had a bad temper because I have red hair. I’m one of the calmest people I know, although I have noticed that staying …