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How can I recover from an accusation of racism at work?

The context In February last year I started a new job. I started the same day and in the same position as another person we'll call Ed. Our offices are across the hall from one another. I'm a white woman, he's a black male. We work in a large…
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How to deal with a teacher who bullies me?

Cultural Background: I come from a highly conservative country which follows Islam. According to cultural and I think religious perceptions, being transgender is not okay at all! Having to do anything with the LGBT+ is even in some situations…
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Is this a good way (with respect to time) to disclose an STD to a potential partner?

Background I have HSV1 on my genitals; I don't get mouth sores. I got the diagnosis a couple of years ago. I've dated several people since then. I kissed my first potential partner (since the diagnosis), before telling them I had it. I disclosed it…
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Means of expressing sympathy and understanding without saying "I know"

Recently I have been in a position where a friend of mine has been going through difficult times and has come to me as a shoulder to cry on and/or for emotional support. During these times I find myself saying "I know" a lot in response to their…
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How do I tell my kids it's time to get off of the computer?

I want to be a nice dad, and not have to yell at them to get off their computers. I asked them 2 times already, and they reply "Not right now, dad". They are on it for about 8 hours a day, and that really concerns me. . One Girl:12 and One Boy: 10.…
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When you feel like a conversation has gone on too long, how do you make it end?

In this question, one of the answers talks about ending conversations before they get awkward. Once you think a conversation is going to get awkward, how do you end it?
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How can I relax and stay natural around other people?

Usually, when I am by myself, I am a very calm and peaceful person. I can easily just be where I am and enjoy what is happening, maybe the sun shining, the air being especially clear or my room just being cozy. I can easily be content while being…
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How to deal with someone that pigeonholes others?

A close relative was recently engaged to this very sweet and friendly woman (aged 24) who happens to have a rather bad trait. She's very quick to pigeonhole people. Meaning she places people in categories without fully getting to know them or…
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How to respond to a joke insult that was unintentionally really offensive?

As friends you often throw (what you believe to be) harmless insults at each other, nothing meant to hurt each other's feelings just something to get a laugh out of each other. Typically when my friends joke around and insult each other I just…
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How to deal with anxiety/control issues in relationship

Here's a brief rundown of the situation: I have issues with fears of abandonment that manifest in very strong anxiety triggered by certain things, such as my girlfriend going out partying for the night. I am currently in a long-distance…
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Is it rude to "sexile" someone the night before a test?

This question is being asked on behalf of a good friend of mine; I was not directly involved in the scenario. This past semester, a friend of mine in college was going to have his girlfriend over to spend a day and a (Sunday) night in his dorm room.…
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I have a problem with family members sharing my personal drama on Facebook

I have a Facebook profile and use it to have fun and keep in touch with friends. I do my best to keep personal drama off of my Facebook page, be it mine or another person's drama, it doesn't belong on my front page. However I have some family and…
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What is the politest way to tell someone their breath smells?

Sometimes people have morning breath or garlic-breath of some sort. If I'm talking to a friend in a public place and I notice this, what should I do? Should I tell them to brush their teeth in the morning? Give them a mint? What is the politest way…
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Am I expected to bring a wedding gift if only invited to the evening reception?

A work colleague invited me and my partner (we live in London) to her wedding evening reception (starting at 7pm). We are French and this will be our first English wedding. We are not invited to the ceremony or meal. I have read online that the…
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What small talk questions can I ask when I'm mostly interested in the motivations of people?

I'm not very good at small talk, even though I have improved quite a bit. My mother once said it's because I'm not interested in most of the topics that small talk brings up. But then I guess many small talk topics are politeness and not true…
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