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The Vine

The Tomato Nation advice column addresses your questions on etiquette, grammar, romance, and pet misbehavior. Ask The Readers about books or fashion today!

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The Vine: June 27, 2001
June 27, 2001 – 10:18 AM | No Comment

Hey, I just read your response to the Missourian at college in California.
In order to stop people from badmouthing her home, she needs to show them something that they’ll find impressive.Knowing what’s important to college …

The Vine: June 26, 2001
June 26, 2001 – 10:12 AM | No Comment

Sarah,
My good friend D and I (we are housemates in college) decided to live in DC
this summer, in a group house with a bunch of other people from our school. While we got off to …

The Vine: June 22, 2001
June 22, 2001 – 4:12 PM | No Comment

Sars,
I couldn’t let your answer to the woman with narcolepsy go by. I’m not a lawyer, but I think people should know their basic rights under employment laws. In the US, the Americans with Disabilities …

The Vine: June 21, 2001
June 21, 2001 – 4:05 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars,
I’ve got a question involving housing for the summer. This summer, my two best friends and I found out that we all have internships in our hometown.We didn’t really feel like living with our …

The Vine: June 20, 2001
June 20, 2001 – 4:01 PM | No Comment

Hi.
I’ll try not to make this problem sound complicated.
My boyfriend (D) and I have been together for nearly two years. This is for both of us the first boyf/girlf situation; we love each other but …

The Vine: June 19, 2001
June 19, 2001 – 3:21 PM | No Comment

From all of your articles and advice I’ve read you seem like a fairly sensible person, able to see multiple sides of an issue, so I’m turning to you for a bit of advice.
I have …

The Vine: June 7, 2001
June 7, 2001 – 12:43 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
I’ve spoken to just about everyone I know about this problem, but they just keep telling me what they think I want to hear, so I thought maybe you could help.
I’ve been in what …

The Vine: June 6, 2001
June 6, 2001 – 12:39 PM | No Comment

Hi Sarah,
When I read The Vine (as I love to do and you’ve even printed one of my letters) and I saw the letter from Bitter Bridesmaid, it really struck a note with me.I had …

The Vine: June 5, 2001
June 5, 2001 – 12:31 PM | No Comment

This is in response to the letter from The Untouchable. I’ve experienced exactly what she is going through. I too grew up in a very conservative, religious family, and did not start dating until I …

The Vine: June 4, 2001
June 4, 2001 – 12:15 PM | No Comment

Oh great goddess of Reason and Humor,
I bow to thee.
Let me begin by stating that I adore your site…I have read EVERY SINGLE piece on Tomato Nation, and look forward to reading more.Unfortunately, I didn’t …