How to deal with a pesky pet guest without insulting the owner
Q: Your friend asks permission to bring his or her dog to your party. How can you set proper boundaries for the dog without offending your friend? If possible, set...
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How to tell a guest she can’t hold your baby
Q: Your visitors can't wait to get their hands on your new baby, but you're concerned about passing along germs or waking the baby from a nap. How can you...
High-end Chicago-area homes: Cabin in the woods or mansion by the beach?
Grand rooms. Privacy. Beach proximity. These sorts of perks delight homebuyers, and they can be found in a variety of locations and configurations. Consider these million-dollar options: A hidden, cabinlike...
How to address your kid’s nutrition at school — without being the pesky parent
Q: You're concerned about your child's eating habits at school. How can you communicate nonmedical concerns with the teacher without sounding like a pesky parent? Schedule a face-to-face conversation with...
Two town homes under $700,000 offer vertical living or verdant landscaping
Town homes have at least one thing in common — their walls. They're usually narrow buildings with adjoining sides, two or more floors and an aesthetic to call their collective...
How to ask for money that is owed
Q: It's the end of the month, and you're taking a look at your finances and realize you lent out money without ever getting repaid. How can you gracefully ask...
How to decline a drink
Q: You're cutting back on calories, expecting a baby or just don't have a taste for alcohol, but your friends insist you have a drink with them. How can you...
How to dodge small talk during a shared ride
Q: You're riding in an UberPool or Lyft Line and a fellow rider or driver is talking your ear off. How can you minimize the small talk? Be upfront, and...
You missed an event’s RSVP deadline. Now what?
Q: Although you have every intention of attending an event, the deadline to RSVP came and went with no response from you. How should you communicate this to the host?...
2 multimillion-dollar homes come with mind-blowing perks
Buyers willing and able to shell out seven figures on a living space likely want nothing less than a complete dream home. Lavish finishes, castlelike exteriors and massive acreage come...