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Ask Alison: The Graceful Way To Handle Flaky Friends, Oversharing Coworkers, and First Dates
Welcome to Ask Alison—your weekly go-to for good manners in modern times. Because you’re not the only one who’s ever overthought a text or a dinner invitation.
By Alison Cheperdak3 min read
Modern life comes with its fair share of awkward moments—flaky friends, TMI coworkers, and first dates that feel more like background checks. In this Ask Alison column, etiquette expert Alison M. Cheperdak helps you navigate it all with poise, boundaries, and just the right dose of grace.