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The Tomato Nation advice column addresses your questions on etiquette, grammar, romance, and pet misbehavior. Ask The Readers about books or fashion today!
Dear Sars,
I have what could potentially be a sticky situation. I may be making nothing out of it, but I’m worried that it will be a big problem down the road.
A little background: when …
Hi Sars,
Question for you! Why do Americans have wedding rehearsal dinners?I have seen the practice on movies/TV and wondered if it was just the movies? But then someone on your site asked a wedding-related question …
Bronx Banter’s Will Weiss is my favorite of the columnists over there; today, he takes on The Sheffield Thing. It’s a good piece, but I take some issue with one of his main points, namely …
Hi Sars,
I have a bit of a problem finding pants that fit me. Let me explain my situation: I’m 5’11”, which isn’t really all that tall, but I’m also a little heavy — meaning that …
Hi Sars,
I received a giant painting for a wedding present and it’s not my style. Besides a subject matter that doesn’t interest me (jazz musicians), the background is hot red-and-yellow tie-dye. The picture is …
O Great Sars,
I’m studying short stories right now in English class, and coincidentally one of the selected authors is your dear friend John Updike. I’ve been trying to explain to my classmates exactly why I …
Hi Sars,
I’m sure this is a common one but haven’t found it in previous postings — and need it for a presentation.
“Spokespersons” or “spokespeople”? I’ve found both in a variety of contexts, none of which …
Hiya Sars,
I’ve got a question for the multitudes!
Back in the early ’90s I rented a movie that I really enjoyed.Of course, nearly 15 years since, the title has been lost in the ether.Aside from …
Sars,
I’ve got a question that also has to do with apartments and stuff, although this is more in the “getting rid of” vein. You see, I have boxes and boxes of old media — …
At loose ends on July 4? Looking for a rock show to round out a day of hot dogs and nearly blowing your fingers off with illegal fireworks? Then come to the Guyz Nite show …