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Dear Diver,
Last week we invited some people over for dinner.
They showed up about 45 minutes late. There was no phone call,
no explanation, no apology, nothing. A few minutes late is one
thing, but this seemed pretty rude. Shouldn't they have said
something? For that matter, should I have said something?
- Still steamed,
Patricia
Patricia, You could have said something when your guest arrived, maybe something clever, to address the issue at the time. But your guest may have had something really awful, embarrassing, something they could never tell anyone because it was so gross, or unpleasant, happen to them on the way over to your house. Think of the craziest thing that's ever happened to you and then imagine having to show up for dinner somewhere and tell everyone about it. But certainly you would lie because it was so awful and in turn your friendship would suffer because a great friendship can never be built on lies. So you have saved and even strengthened your relationship with these people by using discretion. You're an example for us all.
- Thanks,
Diver
Dear Diver,
What is the best way to keep abreast of all the
hip fashions coming from Paris and London these days?
- Mike
Mike, By "hip fashions," I can only assume you're talking about the stylish bags, almost a purse but not quite, that men and women have garnished on their waists for nearly two decades. Once referred to as the "fanny pack," "hip fashions" are actually made in China and Guatemala exclusively now! You can find information about these fashion hotspots online. - Good luck,Diver
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Diver: Steve Morris, of Home Slice
Facts: The mysterious UFO seen in Durango skies a few weeks back was summoned by Steve so he could put those Area 51 rumors to bed once and for all.
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Dear Diver,
What is the best way to quit smoking? Cold Turkey?
Substituting something else in place of cigarettes? Hypnotism?
I need to quit!
- TH
TH,
Push-ups and sit-ups. Every time you crave a smoke just bust
into some sit-ups until you're out of breath. You're gonna live
longer and get super-ripped in the process.
- Thanks,Diver
Diver,
I heckled an elderly man the other day because he threw a lit
cigarette into the grass. He had no rebuttal. Afterwards I felt
awful, wondering if perhaps this man was a veteran of WWII or
something. Maybe he was involved in D-Day. I am not pro war,
but I don't deny the hardships some soldiers went through in
wars that may have been necessary. I mean, during WWII we stopped
someone who was attempting to wipe out an entire race (but not
before he killed 6 million people). Should I feel bad?
- Jack
Jack,
Maybe. Now normally I would think, "Gosh that guy should know
that he's being a real meanie by not caring about where we live
to keep it all nice and tidy, and boy, I'm gonna tell him."
So I say something to the guy, and he could care less, in fact,
is probably more likely to do it again, more consciously the
next time, just to spite the jerk that told him how to run his
day-to-day and this causes the vicious cycle that is pollution,
the more you bitch the more resistance you get. Try a different
approach.
- Thanks,
Diver
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