Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question I live in an area with a large Filipino population. Most of them smack their lips when eating – and not quietly. Is this common to the Filipino culture and not considered rude? Mike, 43, Santa Cruz, Calif. Replies I am married to a Filipina. It’s cultural. Filipinos, as well as others from that part of …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why is it that if I’m 15 minutes late for a doctor’s appointment, I have to reschedule, but if I wait more than an hour past my appointment time, that’s OK because the doctor is busy? Alma, 48, Kempner, Texas Replies I was a waitress, and if I made people wait 15 minutes before I went …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do so many elderly people drive Crown Victorias or huge Buicks? Chris, 34, female, Madisonville, Ky. Replies I think you have to be 100 in order to buy a Buick Century. Andrew, Salt Lake City My guess is it’s a combo of comfort (big-boat cars are easier on old-people joints) and the Depression-era desire to …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question Hispanics refer to me as “wedda.” What does it mean? N.F., 44, white female, Denver Replies The word is huera and it’s pronounced more like “where-a” or “where-o” (huero, to refer to a guy). It basically means “white girl” or “white guy” in a positive kind of way. FreedaBee, 42, white female, California Actually, no. It’s …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question What do deaf people do to earn a living? I rarely see deaf people in my corporate role, in retail or service industry roles, or anywhere else. Laura, 48, Jacksonville Replies OK, now that I have calmed down . . . I have many friends who are deaf. My ophthalmologist is deaf. They work for the …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question: Do black people get dandruff? And if they do, what color is it? I’ve asked my black friends this, but they think I’m joking and just laugh. Clint, 32, white, Jacksonville Replies I have to admit, I laughed, too. E.D., 48, black female, Kansas City, Mo. Hold onto your shorts, junior; here’s a fact that may …
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