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Dare to Ask: When is a woman at her sexiest in life?

By Phillip Milano Question When is a woman at her sexiest in life? — Lauren, Australia Replies It’s one thing to have a rifle. It’s another to know how to pick off a deer at 200 yards. Older women who have mastered “the art” blow away the competition. — Adam, 42, Illinois Some women are young and sexy. But some put on ...

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Dare to Ask: Any way to know if cart users ever fake disability?

By Phillip Milano Question What I just experienced at the grocery store infuriated me. Three women — a teenager, an elderly woman and a middle-aged woman — were shopping together. The teenager was riding a motorized cart for handicapped customers. After checking out, the teenager jumped off the cart and all three walked out laughing their butts off. I can ...

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Dare to Ask: Can you describe someone as ‘that white girl,’ ‘that black guy’?

By Phillip J. Milano Question I would like to know of a better way to address someone in their absence. Let me give an example: It annoys me when people say “that white girl” or “that black guy.” — Shaina, Indian, Fort Worth, Texas Replies How stupid would we be if when answering a question such as “which clerk took care of ...

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Dare to Ask: Dumb and dumber? Try overloaded

By Phillip J. Milano Question Are people getting dumber? I’m referring to lack of common sense or awareness. Things that used to be out of the ordinary (inattentive drivers, shoppers with no clue about others’ carts, people unprepared for transactions, etc.) are now commonplace. — Brad, 32, Provo, Utah Replies Yes. — Roxanne, Illinois “Dumber” isn’t a word. You just proved your ...

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Dare to Ask: Do some women gravitate toward abusive jerks?

By Phillip J. Milano Question Why do women always run to men who are [jerks] or abuse them? And why can’t they get out of these relationships? — Mike, 20, Iowa Replies Some find them “exciting.” They like living on the edge. Some think they can “save” the poor, misunderstood fellow. They believe they’re not really all that bad underneath, and ...

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Dare to Ask: Are Northern whites actually less accepting of blacks?

By Phillip J. Milano Question I’ve noticed Southern whites tend to be more accepting of blacks than Northern whites. Why? — Melissa, 22, white, Montgomery, Ala. Replies To suggest that Southern whites, with their history of segregation, lynchings and white supremacist groups, are more accepting of blacks is ridiculous. — Rick, white, Ohio I confess I’ve never participated in a lynching or ...

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