By PHILLIP MILANO Question Do women really play golf slower than men? R.M., male, Jacksonville Replies I think women tend to see a round of golf as a social occasion. . . . But that doesn’t mean they’re slower when it comes to actually getting to their ball and hitting the shots. J.L., male, Ponte Vedra Beach Here on the …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do older people stare so much? I’ve walked into restaurants and stores and have been stared at the whole time I was there. Mary, 25, Springfield, Vt. Expert says Are older people staring more, or is this younger person experiencing the older person’s stare differently because of who is doing the staring? That’s what Gene …

By PHILLIP MILANO (Space hijacked by MySpace) D.T.A.’s Friends Comments Displaying 11 of 1,005 comments (View All Add Comment) ———————————- Will, 17, Pine Grove, Calif. Sep 18 6:01P Why do so many people refer to non-sexually related items or actions as “gay”? The word has developed nearly the same importance as “stupid.” ———————————- Kelly, 20, straight, Los Angeles Sep 18 …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question To American Indians: Do you feel it’s right that you still receive compensation or benefits for things that didn’t happen to you directly? Acat, white female, West Monroe, N.Y. Replies The compensations derived from the near extinction of American Indians by “settlers” of various invading nations were agreed to by the government of the United States …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do the French dislike Americans? Patricia C., 56, Texas Replies Perhaps from a different (older) perspective, we Europeans see something in the U.S. which we don’t like. One of the main reasons I dislike the U.S. is its refusal to join the Kyoto agreement. Plus, since the Cold War, America has strived to be the …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Since I’ve been pregnant with my first child, complete strangers come up to me and rub my belly. Why do people think this is socially acceptable? Tracy, 25, Jacksonville Replies Some people are not socially educated. While I was pregnant, people found joy in knowing of the miracle of life growing inside. That elicits an urge …