Jess K.

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Responding to being told to "smile" by a stranger?

conversations united-states awkward-situations public-issues strangers asked Jan 12, 2018 at 22:18

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Asking a coworker to discontinue his chivalrous acts towards me?

united-states politeness saying-no coworkers asked Sep 25, 2018 at 16:40

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71 votes

Responding to my mom's remarks about my love life when she refuses to accept/acknowledge it

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Dismissing a stranger asking for help without being dismissive of their possible situation?

united-states politeness public-issues strangers trust asked Dec 14, 2017 at 17:13

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How to politely interrupt recruiters who keep cold-calling me during my work hours?

conversations united-states work-environment politeness phone-calls asked Jan 23, 2018 at 15:49

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How can I tactfully discuss the intentions of an online acquaintance before meeting?

conversations united-states awkward-situations online-interaction asked Jul 16, 2018 at 14:05

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How to help my mother work through extreme anxieties?

united-states family how-to-help parents anxiety asked Dec 20, 2017 at 19:53

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Best way to give coworker chance to share personal (religious) information with me that I already heard from someone else?

conversations united-states work-environment politeness religion asked Dec 18, 2017 at 14:54

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How to ask someone to follow security protocol without sounding rude or commanding?

united-states work-environment awkward-situations saying-no asked Nov 21, 2017 at 18:58

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How to communicate support to someone who is emotionally disconnected?

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Covering for person who refuses to tip waiter without offending?

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Complimenting a female co-worker without coming across as flirting?

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My cousin doesn't know that I know he received money that belongs to me - how do I approach him about receiving the money?

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How do I deal with people trying to convince me to wear makeup?

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How to tell people I'm not their tech support?

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How do I politely explain to my neighbour that I don't feel comfortable being alone with her in her house while my kids play?

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Coworker scans my body. How to best tell him to stop?

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How to communicate to my mother that I find it hurtful when she cooks dessert for everyone except me who is vegan?

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How can I ask a new date to not smoke around me?

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How can I politely get the attention of a coworker who is listening to music?

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How do I respond to racist remarks from a coworker?

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How to ask a casual acquaintance for phone number without being awkward?

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How to convince the other party that I'm not going to do "the right thing" as the alternative matters more to me

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How to refuse politely to play with someone as a streamer

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How can I express my concerns about my underage brother drinking alcoholic beverages to him without sounding like I'm his mom?

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How do I deal with a coworker who unplugs my monitor because I didn't turn it off?

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How to address a someone who is constantly offended on my behalf

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How to respond to questions at family holiday gatherings without making the asker uncomfortable about my sexuality?

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How do I answer the question "why are you vegan?" honestly, without making them resent me?

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Breaking up well

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How can I correct my family's use of language related to LGBT+ issues without making them uncomfortable?

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How to tell a co-worker that I feel sorry for something I did

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Dealing with sexual comments from customers

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How do I convince someone formalities between internet friends aren't necessary over a casual, informal text chat?

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How do I politely say no to a stranger asking to use my phone to make a personal call?

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Is it socially acceptable to dismiss a compliment?

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How do I prevent awkwardness between a former romantic interest and myself?

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How to tell people that I don't like answering my phone?

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How to ask my SO if they are ok with me paying for their flight?

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How to approach someone about possibly not attending an event without offending?

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