Beard change at work prompts etiquette advice
A reader asks how to handle a colleague Mary who recently grew a thick beard. The etiquette response warns that at work it is best to ignore the change, avoid commenting on appearance, and keep small talk separate from personal traits.
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Dear Abby Addressing MIL Move Out After 14 Years
A husband asks how to tell his mother in law Pat to find her own place as he and his wife plan retirement. The column advises a family conference, support with locating housing, and a clear plan to create space for the couple's future retirement. Also shared is guidance to a mother concerned about her daughter's abusive relationship and safety planning.
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Watsonaired Dr Watson medical drama gains new spin
The CBS series Watson reboots the Holmes universe with John Watson as a clinical geneticist leading a team of young doctors in Pittsburgh. Moriarty lurks, Shinwell Johnson joins, and Watson runs a clinic while juggling a strained marriage to Mary Morstan as the Holmes world expands.
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