Thanks for the question. It really made me think, and I may not be proud of all that I am going to say. First, we are all people. Anyone can “try to talk” to anyone. Did you mean talk, or what in England I would call “Chat up” or try to “Pick up”? Second, some young girls do want to …

THE QUESTION: A40: What do teenagers in Sweden do? POSTED FEB. 22, 1999 T.J. Weickum <Hollywood_tj@hotmail.com>, Wewela, SD To respond BACK TO TOP THE QUESTION: A39: What kinds of things do Italian teenagers do that would compare and contrast with American teenagers? POSTED FEB. 22, 1999 Cody B. <c_bertram@yahoo.com>, Colome, SD To respond BACK TO TOP THE QUESTION: A38: To …

THE QUESTION: A43: Why is it that in high school, it’s cool to be dumb, to seem dumb or to do badly in school? I’m more than an average student, and have been criticized for being so. Mind you, I don’t show off. So why is this? POSTED MARCH 19, 1999 K.L., 15, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada ANSWER 1: I think …

By Phillip J. Milano Question I’ve noticed many doctors exaggerate what to do with my “problems,” such as suggesting unnecessary operations, until I find ones who tell the truth. Don’t they swear to help, be honest and good? Why try to just get more money from us by lying? Shame on you! Nickynic, female, Venezuela Replies Especially here in America, …

By Phillip J. Milano Question Do Middle Easterners find it offensive to be called Arabs or A-rabs? Karen, white, Staten, N.C. Replies A-rab is considered offensive because it is mispronounced. And remember, not all people in the Middle East are Arab. There are Persians (mainly in Iran), Palestinians, Kurd … it goes on and on. Calling someone from Iran A-rab …