Often, we ask others, "How are you?" yet we fall flat when it comes to taking the time to genuinely listen to their response or don't know what to do if they respond with anything other than "Good, ...

Dear Amy: Which is the default position regarding asking for help versus offering to help? For instance, let’s say I’m at work and someone walks past my desk several times, carrying a big box each ...

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It is not unusual to be with friends, family, co-workers, or even strangers and need to decide whether to offer or give help. Should you pick up a person’s dropped item, call a neighbor whose garage ...

Which is the default position regarding asking for help versus offering to help? For instance, let’s say I’m at work and someone walks past my desk several times, carrying a big box each time.

DEAR ERIC: How do you recommend dealing with a friend who often offers assistance but never follows through? By the way, cognitive or memory issues do not impact any other situations, and the offer ...

Since the matters are generally not urgent, and I have the means to resolve them on my own, I would rather not wait days, weeks or months for the help. Asking again (and again and again) seems like ...

Dear Amy: Which is the default position regarding asking for help versus offering to help? For instance, let’s say I’m at work and someone walks past my desk several times, carrying a big box each ...