Great Debate: Phones in the potty?
The other day I was in the restroom at a restaurant and heard the woman in the next stall talking.And not to me.She was, I figured out, talking on her cell phone.It was such a strange experience — even for…
etiquette
No more ‘your way’
Remember that Burger King promise, “Have it your way”?Well, turns out restaurants and diners around the country are opting for exactly the opposite, taking control of their menus and dining experiences and telling the customer to just shut up and…
ASK DR. DISH: Big family, no money
Question: I know you’re not married, but I figured maybe your readers could help. I am engaged to a guy who has a very large family. I have a big family, too. We also have a lot of friends, coworkers…
Cat Chat episode 12: Be my guest
Oh, admit it.You’ve forgotten to RSVP to a wedding. You’ve written a check to the bride and groom because you forgot to go to the bank on Friday. And you’ve worn black to the hotel reception.(OK, I did.)But are these…
ASK DR. DISH: Regifting is great!
Question: I am sure you get this question ALL THE TIME about regifting. But I still do not know if it’s okay to do it. I do it all the time and my friends give me grief about it. What’s…
ASK DR. DISH: Tip the mailman?
Question: Hey Dr. Dish, Are you still answering questions? (Wait — that’s not my question!) My question is about tipping during the holidays. It’s tradition that we locals put out beer and give money to the garbage man. But what about…
Here’s a secret: don’t bathe
My entire life I’ve been told — sometimes forced — to take a bath.It’s something we, as Americans, do every day — Hawaii folks prefer evenings to mornings — as part of our personal hygiene ritual. We shower, we brush our teeth,…
Call me, but don’t leave a message
The other day I called a friend of mine only to be left with this message:“Thanks for your call but do NOT leave a voicemail. You can e-mail or text me. No voicemail.”Interesting. And, let’s face it, exactly how a…
Are you a jerk driver?
The other day I was driving through Kahala when an SUV in front of me stopped at a stop sign and signaled left.Except you can’t turn left at this particular intersection. The driver, however, didn’t care about that.A line of…
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