Dear Debra: Whenever I call and leave a message for a friend of mine, she either texts or emails her response. Why? Is it appropriate to respond to a voice message with text or email? I am bothered by this, but wondering if I am being a bit too picky. Any insight? Sincerely, Not …
Archives for July 2013
Small Talk is Never Dead | Hilarious Obituaries
Talk about getting the last word. Longtime Browns fan Scott Entsminger, 55, of Ohio, died on July 4. According to his obituary in the Columbus Dispatch, Entsminger "respectfully requests six Cleveland Browns pall bearers so the Browns can let him down one last time." The Cleveland …
The Fragility of the Fired Friend – Debra Fine’s Advice
Dear Debra: A friend and colleague of mine was recently fired from her position at our company. It was an unexpected event and she is obviously upset. What should I say to her – especially since I am still working at the company? Sincerely, Where Did All The Good Times Go? Dear Where Did …