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By Phillip Milano Question I recently met a man in a wheelchair. After I left, I wondered if I had been impolite by talking to him from a higher position. Would it be better if I had crouched alongside him? Richard, 54, Los Angeles Replies There is no need to crouch as if stooping to speak to a child. Just ...

By Phillip Milano Question I always figured the higher someone’s education and the more money, the better their manners. So why do so many people with money and education seem to be the rudest? G. Havill, 19, female, Mount Vernon, Iowa Replies Sometimes people with a lot of money or with a lot of education seem to think they are ...

By PHILLIP MILANO Question I am bisexual. I want to come out completely, as I am sick of pretending to be someone I am not. But I’m leery of coming out to specific people. For example, my father’s side of the family is very conservative. My relationship with each of them is fragile enough that I believe if I come ...

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do Indians let their kids do what they please? I asked a guy from India why he let his child scream and slam doors, and he said books said you should let your child do as they please. Rhea, 22, white, Albany, N.Y. Replies Looked around lately? Most parents today act like this with their ...

By PHILLIP MILANO Question I am a social worker and want to know what people think of people in the profession. I am a conservative white female. However, because I am a social worker, people tend to think I must be a “bleeding-heart liberal” because I work with people who are less fortunate or have mental health problems. Also, is ...

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do black ladies always get fake nails that are so long that they can’t even pick change up off the counter or type on a register? They seem ridiculous, and look awful. Julie, 27, Akron, Ohio Replies I’ve seen white women with the same fake, long nails. Do you find them ridiculous, too? Christelle, Buffalo, ...