Manners and etiquette quandary with a nephew and apologies
A reader seeks guidance from Dear Abby on teaching Blaine to say please and thank you when offered treats. The letter notes neighbors’ relaxed responses and asks how to respond when others dismiss manners as unimportant. Abby’s guidance from Southern California is expected.
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When siblings question their saintly mother portrait
In a reader message and response style column, a sister asks if she should reveal painful family truths about their mother to her brother. The advisor gently notes siblings’ different childhoods and suggests a careful, limited disclosure to acknowledge humanity while avoiding fractures.
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Making Wise Wine Buys Despite Economy Pressures
Gary Twining advises careful wine shopping to avoid bad deals and bottle flaws. He notes that deep discounts can hide marginal quality and bottledamage. He recommends buying from trusted retailers, tasting samples, and choosing wines like Diablita Sonoma Blanca 2007 and Zina red for value and structure.
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