Dear Eric: At the family Thanksgiving gathering, my father-in-law’s girlfriend was asked to pass my drink to me. Instead of ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who feels like they are stuck choosing between family and ...

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As 2025 kicks off, calendars are already filling up with holiday observances. In addition to the official holidays recognized by the Office of Personnel Management, President Joe Biden has ...

If you're planning on purchasing a brand new motor this year and hoping it will come with a creative number plate, think again. This year, drivers will be hitting the road with '25' registrations ...

In his 1987 book, The Art of the Deal, Donald Trump let readers in on a promotional strategy of his. “I play to people’s fantasies,” the real estate developer wrote, by insisting that a ...

Were you rude this year? Miss Manners specializes in helping people either avoid impropriety, or deal with it when it’s encountered. This year’s top columns featured a fine collection of ...

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This is the food that we just plain hate — and here’s how to politely decline (or try) it without being rude. Holidays are one of the most difficult times for people in regard to eating, said Dr.