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THE QUESTION: R650: I deliver pizza and subs part-time and noticed that blacks almost never tip. Why? The others where I work say the same thing. Are there others out there who notice this? POSTED APRIL 19, 1999 Patrick W., 31, Irish American, male <pwalsh@bellsouth.net> Orlando, FL ANSWER 1: Probably for the same reasons you may not have tipped in …

THE QUESTION: R653: In a society that portrays the black male as the epitome of serious violence and criminal activity, why isn’t anyone publicly questioning the psyche of the white male? In light of the Columbine incident, does anyone dare ask what’s going on with the white male? I’m looking at a pattern of violence here: The mass murder in …

THE QUESTION: O10: Why do car salespeople put the automobile’s hood up in the lot? POSTED JUNE 15, 1998 iwonder, Virginia Beach, VA ANSWER 1: The engine gets you there, not everything else about the vehicle. Would you rather they not let you look at the engine? POSTED AUG. 27, 1998 John L. <dr.green@mindspring.com>, Montgomery, AL FURTHER NOTICE: So they …

THE QUESTION: O20: To General Motors workers: Why did you strike? It seems you make a good buck. Some might even say you’re overpaid. Why do you feel GM owes you more than that? If GM is such a bad employer, why didn’t you just quit? POSTED AUG. 2, 1998 Kevin T. <kthompso@cei.net>, Little Rock, AR ANSWER 1: I read …

THE QUESTION: O30: To someone in the mortician field: What actually happens (and how is it done) when someone is embalmed? How long does the body remain looking “lifelike” before decomposition sets in? When decay begins, how does it affect the remains? POSTED OCT. 28, 1998 Steve V., San Diego, CA To answer BACK TO TOP THE QUESTION: O29: To …

THE QUESTION: O40: To actors and actresses: Is it possible to play a role in which you are falling in love with another person, and not have that affect you emotionally? I know it is a job, but the kisses that can curl the toes of audiences must surely curl your toes, as you are an actual participant. POSTED DEC. …