Q: When she's in town, my sister always invites my friends or coworkers out with us - before asking me if I actually want to hang out with those people. She says she's being nice. I think she's being rude to me (by not asking first). Who's right?
- Frustrated Sister in Lower Merion
A: First, what do the friends look like? Sorry, that's just plain wrong. I don't know if she's being rude, but she should definitely get your opinion on things like that.
Even though she knows that these people are your friends or co-workers, why would she think you would want to hang out with them? Doesn't she have anybody she'd like to see when she's in town? Somebody, like you?
Maybe she thinks she's being thoughtful to you, but I would definitely say something to her about it. And if she gets upset, just blame it on me.
Q: I'm 18 and this will be my first election. I don't want to just vote for who my friends and parents are voting for. How should I decide. And should I not vote if I don't feel like I'm not really up on the issues?
- A New Voter in Fishtown
A: Good for you. I believe it's important for all citizens to vote. It's our right. If you don't vote, you shouldn't complain about how bad things are. My advice to you is to read up as much as you can on the candidates and the respective offices you're thinking of voting on, and get as much insight as possible on the issues and the candidates' positions.
Knowledge is power. You can then form your own opinions. Voting for somebody just because you want to follow family or friends is a wasted vote, in my opinion. You get one vote in the booth. Make it count.
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