Dear Diane, It’s been a “long hard minute” since I have seen the inside of my office and in a…
Dear Diane, My fiancé and I have been engaged for two years and we are now planning our wedding—and money…
I am on summer break from college, and after a semester of online training due to COVID-19, I fear I am going to lose some of my edge…
What is the first thing I should do if I need to cancel our wedding? Consult your wedding planner and let them navigate…
Dear Diane, Questions have come up around the designations in my email signature from time to time and I am…
Dear Diane, Who pays on the first date? I have recently joined the online dating world and I find myself…
Dear Diane, I am in a Valentine’s Day dilemma. I have planned a much-awaited reunion with three of my high…
Dear Diane, I recently came to the realization that I might be sabotaging my own career! If you were to…
Dear Diane, I recently graduated and have started my first job. My boss has scheduled me for a shift I…
Dear Diane, My wife and I recently relocated to the coast of South Carolina and are delighted at the array…
Dear Diane, My fiance recently surprised me with a pair of AirPods for my birthday. Now that I am wearing…
Dear Diane, I’ve worked at my current job for six months and have fallen into the habit of eating lunch…
Hi Diane, I have a question I haven’t seen addressed anywhere yet and am hoping you can shed some light…
Dear Diane, The CEO of my company recently announced an unanticipated restructure. While I like to pride myself on generally…
Dear Diane, I recently landed a full-time position at an engineering firm that was in my top three choices when…
Dear Diane, I would like your opinion on something. I recently found the Enneagram personality types and the information has…
Dear Diane, My department made the switch to Slack for project communications several months ago, and overall, it’s been a…
Dear Diane, After ignoring my gut instinct for several years, I think I’m finally ready to pursue a new career….
Dear Diane, Like many others, I’m enthralled with the Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. I’d like to channel…
Dear Diane, I’ve been interviewing for new job opportunities in 2019 and am thankful to say I’ve received two solid…
Dear Diane, I have recently become fascinated with the tradition of tea, in great part because I enjoy reading your…
I recently answered a reader question about Afternoon Tea etiquette in honor of National Hot Tea Month. Here’s another tea…
Dear Diane, I work from home and often visit a nearby coffee shop for a midday pick-me-up and a change…
Dear Diane, Lately, I’ve been feeling inspired to host my very first Afternoon Tea for a few close friends. Of…
Dear Diane, I’m in the market for a new job opportunity after being unexpectedly let go from a startup. Their…
Dear Diane, My 91-year-old grandmother gave me a gold watch for Christmas last year. Sadly, I don’t like it and…
Dear Diane, I’ve always thought that regifting is fine as long as the item is newly wrapped and there is…
Dear Diane, I’ll be meeting my fiancé’s family for the first time over the holidays. I’m invited to their mountain…
Dear Diane, Having friends and family over for our annual Christmas movie marathon is a highlight of the season. My…
Dear Diane, My longtime boyfriend and I recently parted ways; we realized that our goals were entirely different and we…
Dear Diane, I notice that some of my friends invite us over for “dinner” while others use the word “supper”…
Dear Diane, I’ve recently changed my eating habits and have experienced better health and finally gotten my weight under control. I…
Dear Diane, I was wondering about your thoughts on cell phone use during dinner. (I think I can guess your…
Dear Diane, This year I’m hosting my first Halloween party. I’ve hosted smaller events at my house in the…
Dear Diane, I have a question regarding thank you notes. My grandmother passed away a week ago and my family…
Dear Diane, A friend of mine recently shared some of my personal information on social media without my consent….
Dear Diane, My boss recently left and I am struggling with “what’s next” for me. His position has not…
Dear Diane, I have a sister in law who consistently “toots her own horn” every time we get together…
While the holidays are typically joyous occasions, they can also bring sadness to those who are mourning a loss of…
Dear Diane, My company just started using Slack and I’m having all sorts of anxiety! I’m learning how to use…
Dear Diane, I am a new college graduate and I am recently faced with going on multiple job interviews. Many…
Dear Diane, I’ve been considering online dating for a while, but I don’t feel prepared to take the plunge. It’s…
Dear Diane, I work closely with a colleague who wears very strong scented cologne. I go home with a headache every…
Dear Diane, I love to entertain and often invite people over to my apartment for dinner. I am always stumped…
Dear Diane, It’s hot outside and my boss won’t let us wear anything sleeveless during the work day. Is it…
Dear Diane, My husband and I are moving into our first house and I’d like to throw a housewarming party….
Dear Diane, My mother-in-law is recently divorced. She’s been spending a great deal of her free time going out with…
Dear Diane, My husband says I’m too pushy when it comes to working with our contractor and his employees who…
Dear Diane, I work in tight quarters and am looking for some ideas on how to maintain a productive work…
Dear Diane, My brother is getting married on July 1st. There will be an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. I…
Dear Diane, I live in an apartment complex where we have assigned parking. My neighbor always parks too close on…
Dear Diane, I recently watched a television segment where you mention a Mother’s Day gift for daughters. Is this something…
Dear Diane, Now that Spring is here it’s time to switch out my winter work clothing for lighter fabrics,…
Dear Diane, I have always heard that first impressions matter. I am wondering how important they really are when it…
Dear Diane, I am interviewing for a new job and am finding it difficult to write a cover letter without…
Dear Diane, I recently received an email from someone who addressed me as Mr., when I am a female with…
Dear Diane, I am 23, recently out of a two year relationship and looking to put myself back out there….
Dear Diane, One of my best friends has been dating a guy for almost three years. They recently broke up…
Dear Diane, I’ve been dating a guy for almost three months, and I’m curious about Valentine’s Day which is…
Dear Diane, I recently started working for a company that offers an extensive training program. During the training, we were…
Dear Diane, After tying the knot several months ago, my husband and I are finally getting around to organizing the…
Dear Diane, Easter is in a few days, and I always get stumped when I serve gravy from my grandmother’s…
Dear Diane, I was recently brought in to assist the accounting department for a large manufacturing business. Since joining the…
Dear Diane, My fiancé and I are in the process of reviewing several catering options for our wedding this summer….
Dear Diane, My wife and I are excited to attend the annual spring business gala hosted by my legal firm….
Dear Diane, We were recently invited to a longtime friend’s home for dinner. As soon as we arrived, we found…
Dear Diane, My job requires weekly travel, providing me with the opportunity to meet some very interesting people. During my…
Dear Diane, Next spring, one of my friends is having a rustic country wedding at a scenic, California ranch….
Dear Diane, During the holidays, my siblings and I typically purchase presents for each other’s children. In the early years,…
Dear Diane, I am a part of a collaborative co-working space that has many perks. For instance, every Friday our…
Dear Diane, After a brief hiatus, I’m eager to jump back into a career in the tourism industry, but…
Dear Diane, I have two children in college who spend a large part of their free time connected to social…
Dear Diane, Six months ago, I agreed to attend a family reunion my sister is planning. When she asked me…
Dear Diane, As a recent college graduate, I am in the midst of the job search process. With an interview in…
Dear Diane, Last month I was chosen to lead a team-building presentation for my entire department. While working through my…
Dear Diane, I have been trying to resolve an office predicament regarding my name. I began a new job several weeks ago…
Dear Diane, Recently, a few friends of mine planned a weekend retreat in Chicago. Our local host recommended we visit…
Dear Diane, My friend recently moved from Florida to California, and I will fly in for her baby shower. However,…
Hello Diane, My wife and I are big on etiquette and entertaining and have made a real effort to include…
Dear Diane, I recently attended a housewarming dinner party for one of my coworkers and had a wonderful time. I…
Dear Diane, I am a recent college graduate and find myself in new territory when it comes to putting together…
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