Dear Annie Advice Column Questions and Notes
A collection of reader questions and Annie’s responses covers racial assumptions at a small grocery, workplace religious pressure, and preventing drunk driving with children. The exchange urges courtesy, assertive boundary setting, and firm action to stop harassment and protect well being.
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Annie
Susan
Irvine
Calif
Theme baskets replace flowers for condolences and events
A reader suggests gifting themed baskets containing floral stationery, envelopes, thank-you cards and stamps as a practical alternative to flowers. The idea suits funerals, baby showers, weddings and housewarmings, with self-printed address labels to personalize the basket. The note notes postage-aware, useful gifts are well received.
World music stars cancel tours over Iraq war threat
Senegalese singer Youssou N Dour cancels his seven week North American tour to protest a possible U S led war on Iraq. He says performing in the U S would be inappropriate and defers to the United Nations for arms disarmament. Yusuf Islam reworks songs to oppose war, posting a peaceful message on his site.
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Youssou N'Dour
North America
Iraq
N’dour
United States
United Nations
America
U.S
Singing Out
London
Yusuf Islam
Cat Stevens
D’arbanville
Humanity
Islam
Stephen Georgiou
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Monad
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