Dear Jasminda, I'm continually frustrated with people who don't know the roundabout rules. Surely, they knew them once, when they went for their driving test, but now they unnecessarily stop, switch lanes midway, don't indicate, and a multitude of other sins. Barry L   Dear Barry, I have cross-referenced the NSW Roundabout rules with my general

  DEAR Jasminda, I recently gave away a bookcase and dining set to a couple who were just starting out. They said they were grateful as they couldn't afford to buy anything. Then I saw my items listed on a Buy, Swap and Sell site for an inflated price. I feel like contacting them to

  DEAR Jasminda, WHAT is the correct method for giving guests a hint to go home when they have stayed well past your bedtime, and you have to work the next day? George T.   Dear George, This scenario is a challenge; it really depends on how close you are to your guests. If you have known

  DEAR Jasminda, I've met a wonderful lady, but I seem to have an allergy to something in her home. Each time I go there I develop red eyes, wheezing and sneezing. I now have to take an antihistamine before I visit, which is not a long-term solution. There are so many options of what

  DEAR Jasminda, My friends gave me a group birthday present for a hot air balloon experience. Given my hatred for heights and confined spaces, I’m wondering if I need new friends. Mary H.   Dear Mary, There are two ways you could take this. Either your friends are trying to get you out of your comfort zone

  DEAR Jasminda, My eldest daughter is flying the coop and I am feeling empty nest syndrome. What is the best way to deal with it, while still encouraging her independence? Tara G.   Dear Tara, There are so many different rites of passage we must navigate when it comes to children. The first night they manage to

  DEAR Jasminda, At my brother's wedding, our mother insisted on leaving my new boyfriend out of all the professional photos because she doubts the relationship will last. It was humiliating and a bad start to what he and I feel will be a long relationship. I couldn't say anything as I didn't want

  DEAR Jasminda, How do we deal with friends who want to come and stay over the holidays who are not vaccinated? I'm not so much worried about our health, but we are in contact with vulnerable people, and I would be devastated if they were to contract COVID. Mr Jordan P.   Jordan, I have

  DEAR Jasminda, IS it wrong that I just don't feel like putting up Christmas decorations this year? It has been such a weird 12 months and the thought of dragging out the Christmas tree is just too much. I really can't be bothered. Laurie N. Dear Laurie, It seems that people fall broadly into two

  DEAR Jasminda, I am always confused about the appropriate sign off in an email. There are so many options, and none of them feels quite right. What do you recommend? Yours, Mr Andrew G.   Dear Andrew, Well, for a start, I wouldn't sign off an email to a person you don't know as 'yours'. I mean, you're