By PHILLIP MILANO Question I find it very rude when I go into a nail salon and all the Chinese workers start speaking to each other in Chinese. If you come to our country, shouldn’t you be learning our language? Rhea, 22, white, Albany, N.Y. Replies I agree. Listening to immigrants chatter in other languages is highly annoying. It makes …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do older people think they can use their age to get what they want from a younger person? Patrick, 15, St. Charles, Ill. Replies Because they can. Pat H., 21, Forestdale, R.I. They use their age as an advantage because they are cranky. When arthritis sets in, it gets pretty hard not to be. Mark, …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question I understand female circumcision is mandatory in many Middle East countries. Is it practiced in the United States and other non-Muslim countries? Jerry, 63, Catholic, Marco Island Replies “Female circumcision” is actually genital mutilation. It is not common in Western countries. It leaves the woman virtually unable to enjoy sexual intercourse and usually makes it a …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do people associate men dressing as women with homosexuality, but not vice versa? Women can wear men’s clothing and nothing is thought of it, but when a man does the same with female clothing, he is stereotyped as gay or not right. Jim W., Saginaw, Mich. Replies In my school, there are a lot of …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question For middle-class to rich people: Do you feel you’ve missed out on the genuine experience of life by being sheltered by your money? And do you think poor people are more “real” than you? Amber, lower class, Arkansas Replies Our loved ones can get killed, our children can do drugs and our lives can fall to …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do overweight black women exude self-confidence, while most white overweight women hate themselves? Jennie, 22, white, W.Va. Replies Big hips, chests and behinds are prized among most black men. K.J., 17, black female, Bronx, N.Y. I think African-American women are stronger. They’ve overcome the most trials and prejudice. I’m tired of society having unrealistic concepts …