No More Gifts Please a thoughtful etiquette query
A reader asks how to curb an overseas gift exchange with a French au pair from years ago. The advisor suggests simple heartfelt items within a card and clarifies there is no obligation to reciprocate, regardless of future gifts. The column also covers teen dating advice and praise for teaching beyond spelling skill.
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Matching coupons and price matching in stores
Readers discuss store specific coupons versus price matching. One retailer honors the discount amount, another matches print ads but not store coupons. Advice urges shopping around and asking questions before checkout.
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Lice invasion prompts family treatment plan guidance
A reader seeks a home plan and timetable to eradicate head lice that have infected a family of five. The column explains lice biology, transmission, and practical treatments including permethrin, pyrethrins, malathion, ivermectin, and newer options, with timelines and a note on potential resistance. It also includes medical advice for syrinx and suggests neurosurgical evaluation.
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