Letter writer wonders what the high road is worth?

Letter writer feels affection toward her gentleman friend — but not enough to say those three magic words.

When a stranger jokingly insults you, what do you say?

The letter writer is sad about not having any grandkids, and strangers’ questions about it don’t help.

Some co-workers’ food restrictions mean the letter writer’s cooking isn’t for everyone.

Letter writer is “so hurt” about being excluded from neighbors’ hang-outs.

Is there a polite way to say, “It’s you, personally, I am not interested in?”

She worries what co-workers who saw her topless at a music festival will say to the rest of the office.

A classmate’s inappropriate interjections into personal conversations make the letter writer uncomfortable.

Loud music in restaurants “have made dining out a stressful event.”

Letter writer doesn’t want to lock office doors, but a colleague’s habit of not knocking is annoying.

Does the letter writer tell the person who is always gifting wine they don’t drink?

Letter writer thinks casual gatherings that don’t include dinner drag on for too long.

Standing ovations are becoming too common for this letter writer who wants to opt out.

When guests who don’t RSVP show up to formal dinners, the letter writer is left scrambling.

How do you politely disengage from small talk from strangers?

Should this freelance journalist return to their favorite hostel after an “extremely upsetting” experience?

Letter writer wonders about invites sent through mass emails.

She feels her dad’s refusal to adhere to her wedding’s dress code is disrespectful.

They explicitly said “no gifts” for their wedding but are “befuddled” by how many guests showed up cardless.