I was recently taken to lunch with a corporate supplier as a thank you. Unfortunately, my supplier became so inebriated that I (the client), was forced to pick up the (substantial) bill from my personal finances, as they were unable to sign their name. Is there a polite way of recouping the cost of this [...]

An acquaintance wet herself on my couch whilst passed out during a house party I hosted. I only discovered this later in the morning after she had left without saying anything. I have seen her since and still she has not mentioned the mishap nor apologised, although her demeanour around me is unmistakably sheepish. How [...]

My friend has had a succession of beautiful girlfriends, each more gorgeous than the last. He is a very good-looking guy; always sharply dressed, so witty and very funny. All the girls love him – a great catch for any of them. The thing is, if he is straight, I’m an aubergine. How do I broach this subject [...]

Short, mini, petite – it’s all the same thing. Here are some questions of the coupé variety: Whilst having a work-related conversation with a colleague, I winked and stroked my breast. Is this inappropriate? Erica, Twitter It really depends on the context of where you work and the intention of your gesture. Say, for instance, [...]

I find public speaking easy and am perceived as being confident, however, when I’m in small groups of people I don’t know well, I become very shy, drink way too much and try to make everyone laugh but often come across as being rude. Can you help me with how I might be able to [...]

Okay, so this is supposedly the point where I am meant to apologise profusely* and throw myself at your feet in complete deference. Well, that’s where you would be wrong. If you’d holidayed in Port Douglas and drunk your own weight in Pommery perhaps you’d understand. Sure, posts have been a bit thin on the [...]

I work in a pretty high-pressured job: long hours with early starts and late finishes. Naturally, I hit the booze of a night-time, if anything, just so I can get to sleep. How do I hide red wine breath in the morning? Heavy-Breather, Yarraville, VIC Dear Heavy-Breather, Ah, the plight of the closet boozehound. You [...]