Advice Column

I insist on washing my fruit myself - even if it was already washed!

Q.  I have this terrible habit of having to wash my fruit myself. Even if I am told the fruit was already washed by friends or family in their home, I still feel compelled to get up and wash it again before I eat it. I won’t eat fruit at a restaurant because of this. What does that say about my personality?   ...

When I dine alone, I always prefer paper plates...

Q. When friends or family come over I am quite lavish in breaking out the fine china even if it is a casual get together. I am known as the ultimate host in my circle of friends. Why is it that when I dine alone (I am single so it is often) I prefer paper plates only? What does that say about my personality?

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What does cutting up your meat all at once say about me?

Q. I read an article on Yahoo about the hiring manager that didn’t hire someone because they cut their meat up all at once. This is a habit I have and I’m curious, what does this habit indicate about someone?

~A.Haskins; over 200 letters...

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I take a long time to decide what to order

Q.  “I take a long time to decide [what to order] in a restaurant, but not because I don’t know what I want. I know exactly what I want, and how I want it, but it's not always on the menu like I want it.  So, I keep asking the waiter to switch sides, add extra something while...