So by now you know that I recently spent a few days and nights gallivanting around DC with elected officials. Wait. That sounds bad, doesn't it? Gallivant may be the wrong word as I am not -- and will never be -- Rielle Hunter. But I did spend time at The White House and at Vice President Joe …
Archives for December 2013
Small Talk at The White House (yes – that White House)
I'm going to a cocktail party at The White House next week. Yes, Debra Fine will be drinking champagne at The White House. Do I sound like I am bragging? I'm not. Well, maybe a smidge. But I am, in a word, thrilled. I have a feeling that Mrs. Obama and I will become lifelong …
Making International Conversation Without An International Incident
Dear Debra, My partner and I travel often for work and pleasure, and while we are great traveling companions, we disagree on how to converse with the people we meet. When traveling internationally, specifically to poorer countries, is it condescending not to ask your …