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My brother's at the park with his grandkids. But strangers are suspicious.

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Is it acceptable for someone to blast music at a beach?

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Others are already at the pedestrian lights. But can I trust they've pressed the button?

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When it comes to compassionate leave after a pet dies, what's fair?

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Did my fellow audience member flout the laws of Upturned Collarism?

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What to do when the birthday party isn't as good as the gift you brought?

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At my church, a new parishioner asked me to bless two purchases. I'm not a priest.

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My daughter doesn't believe in the tooth fairy. So do I have to fork out for her baby teeth?

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Would it be rude to ask my brother-in-law who smokes to wash his hands before holding my baby?

Should I rescue Christmas beetles trapped lying on their backs?

Can I exact revenge on those who send glittery Christmas cards?

How do you pass a hand-holding couple on a narrow walkway?

In public places, smartphones are the new cigarettes. How to get strangers to stop lighting up?

My wife always leaves the kettle on the stove the wrong way round for a right-hander.

On a plane, I watched an old lady struggling to play Solitaire. Should I have intervened?

I'm secretly adding more fibre to my husband's food. Should I tell him?

I received an expensive bouquet for helping out a charity. Er...

I'm 10. If a girl passes me a note in class, do I read it or hand it to the teacher?

My neighbour's cat makes my life miserable. Do I have to feed it when the owners go away?

Should people bring their kids to the office during school holidays?

An obnoxious man in front of me is getting sunburnt. Do I warn him?

I'm sitting between two young people laughing at something on their mobiles. Dare I ask for a look?

My ex still has a beautiful blanket of mine. Will I ever see it again?

My son's a groomsman at a wedding on the same day as his footy team's grand final. What should he do?

The traffic light's turned green. The police van ahead isn't moving. Do I toot them?

My colleague sprays himself with deodorant at his desk. How do I tell him to do it in private?

On my daily walk, I might pass the same stranger twice. Do I smile at them again?

A recent houseguest carved his name into a favourite tree. I can't ignore it. Any advice?

I've often already read the books that friends give me as presents. Should I say anything?