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This is One of the Worst Things You Can Do in Public
A loud call in public: Should you speak up or just endure it? Plus, four other unlocked Members Edition stories worth your time
Few things are as universally reviled as a loud phone conversation infringing on your personal space.
Jon Krause
We’re unlocking five Members Edition stories this week, starting with a dilemma many of us have faced: someone conducting a loud phone conversation in a crowded public space. Do you say something or suffer through it? Staying quiet means enduring the disruption, but speaking up can create a whole new problem. Our Modern Manners columnist, Lizzie Post, writes that saying a polite, “Could you use headphones?” is often the best response, and she explains when it’s worth intervening. What would you do?
Why Your Marriage Only Needs Six Hours a Week
When independent routines begin to resemble emotional distance, how much togetherness does a marriage actually need? Writer Allison Aubrey wondered whether she and her husband were thriving separately or quietly drifting apart. A leading marriage expert proposed an unexpectedly manageable weekly commitment, but what belongs inside those six hours? You might be surprised.
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What Vaccines Do I Need This Fall?
Flu, COVID-19, shingles and RSV can make a fall vaccine checklist feel complicated, especially when recommendations depend on age, health history and prior doses. Dr. Adam distinguishes between foundational vaccines and those requiring regular updates. Which shots belong on your list?
The Hidden Lies Behind Free Investment Dinners
A complimentary steak dinner and financial seminar may sound harmless, but the invitation can conceal a carefully structured sales pitch. A former financial adviser reveals how these events generate leads and steer attendees toward products that may carry high fees, limited liquidity and investment risks. Which persuasive tactics should raise an immediate red flag? Here’s our exclusive look at the playbook.
A Gourmet Chef’s Tips for Saving Money
Higher food bills can force a choice between flavor, nutrition and cost, but professional kitchen habits may help stretch ingredients further. Chef David Kamen from the Culinary Institute of America demonstrates how an ordinary vegetable peeler can make produce more interesting while reducing waste.
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