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How to get friends to take me seriously?

Usually, I come across as someone who often makes jokes and not very serious about things in my life. However, this has resulted in my friends not taking me seriously even when I want to tell them a serious issue. How do I change this when the…
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How to stop a friendship from blossoming into a romance?

Current situation John and Ashley are friends. They are of opposite genders. John Introvert Has very few friends. Primarily boys. Tech-savvy In an unconventional way. He seeks perfection. Great code quality. Quality over amount. Committed to…
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How can I help a shy friend to be less shy?

In a few weeks time I'm spending a week with a close friend, and as part of that we're planning on going to various places (via bus) and going out in public together a lot. However my friend is very shy, and I was wondering if there way I could help…
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Is it acceptable to order food at a restaurant if the person you are meeting is late?

In the past, I've waited for over an hour, and I spent most of the meal feeling irritated at my friend. I feel I would have been able to enjoy their company more if I had just ordered. I also felt awkward taking up a table at the restaurant for such…
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How do you deal with someone that wants to converse in a public bathroom?

Most public restrooms for men in the US have a row of urinals separated by a small wall shingle bolted to the wall. These are usually around shoulder height on me, so do not block vision sideways. While at the movies last night, the man that came up…
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How to respond to rejected sympathy?

I am in a growing friendship. I hope we call it a strong friendship soon. It's mostly based on a common goal, but also a commitment of support. This is not in a professional context at all, this is a personal friend. There is no romantic or…
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How to blow your nose in public

This question is based in the UK (By "in-public", I'm referring to being around other people in general public places such as parties or cafe's, or on a train too) Often in public I need to blow my nose, however I personally find it awkward, and…
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Is a senior prohibited from asking for help from a junior level employee?

Background I am 32 years old. My background is in Physics and a bit in Computer Science. My previous experience was on ERP consultant business. I started my software engineering career when I was 29. In my current company, my boss told me that I…
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Why do (half-)strangers say "I'm sure you'll love it" when they don't know my interests?

Sometimes a complete stranger, or someone I've only known very recently, will recommend something to me, saying: I'm sure you'll love it! Why would they say that? They can hope, and perhaps expect me to love whatever they recommend, but it's very…
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Appropriate response to compliments that come across as rude?

I get a lot of strange compliments on my weight and I do not think I have ever been able to sort out an appropriate response. I get compliments about my weight (and questions on how I stay so thin or lost weight after babies). I don't do anything…
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Love Confession by Personally Handing Over Handwritten Letter

There is a person I've met at the workplace who I've become interested in since I was introduced to on my first day at work. The development of our relationship was slow due to being in a different department but we eventually got close enough to…
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Helping a friend who lacks motivation to move on with their life

I have a good friend [27 Male] who works a dead-end job that barely pays and makes him work long hours such that he doesn't really get to do things he enjoys. He originally started this job after encouragement from his friends and myself because he…
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How to tell when a girl friend is not a girlfriend?

As a non-native English user, I sometimes have difficulty determining when someone mention "girl friend" really means girlfriend in a romantic relationship. Related post in ELU Does “girlfriend” or “boyfriend” always indicate partnership? There…
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How to tell a borrower the fuel type of your car without implying they should fill it?

My mother-in-law borrowed my car, and in her politeness / gratitude went so far as refill it with petrol. The problem is, the car takes diesel! Thankfully there was no lasting damage, but even in my limited knowledge I know that this is not good for…
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How do I avoid / minimise hurtful reactions when revealing information at work?

I work in office environments as a web developer. I also perform as a drag queen as a hobby and spend time advocating for LGBT rights. On past occasions, usually to direct lines of questioning that cannot be avoided, I've had to reveal this at work.…
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