June 25, 2019 Issue, Page 7 of 8

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Activities _ Slide phone user is irritated Qiney's_—_-Believe It or Not/- by the pressure to upgrade S DAYS: Some people view we were unsure whether we having the latest model of should last night. (Our son cellphone as a status symbol, gets upset if we offer to pay JPRS which is why so many feel =i —a ‘ ied DEAR ABBY: My friends compelled to buy one as soon in similar circumstances.) here ARE NO FORESTS IN ICELAND. and family constantly ask My wife asked Kelly at the me when I plan to get anew as a new one is released. phone. I have a slide phone. However, while that dreaded table if we could pay for our Lused to have a flip phone, question may be posed in dinners. We had already pre- which also drew the same terms of when you plan to buy sented Jackie with a birthday questions. I am not a phone anew phone, I suspect what card with a check for $1,000 person. I have a land line at the askers really mean is, home with answering/mes- “When are you going to make enclosed. Distributed by Andrews McMeel for UFS, saging in place. it easier for us to communi- Jackie texted us today, Tam sick of the questions cate with you?” incensed that we did not pick about my phone. I don’t want Ifyou shut your phone up the check. Should we have? asmartphone. I have my little off and use it only when you Jackie is a Ph.D. and makes a phone for emergencies, not wish to use it, you won't be so everyone I know can reach alone in the practice. While comfortable living. Her wife me immediately. I wouldn’t it may frustrate those who is an Ivy League graduate. - dream of asking people when want immediate gratification, BAFFLED IN THE SOUTH they are going to get a better it will allow you to manage TV, newer shoes, amore your time without unwelcome DEAR BAFFLED: Your expensive car, a bigger house, interruptions. amore expensive handbag. daughter’s manners are ap- Why is it that people feel the DEAR ABBY: Last night palling. Her wife invited you need to shame me about my my wife and I, both retired and your wife to the dinner, phone? M.D.s, met our daughter which made you HER guests. Tt is to the point now that “Jackie,” her wife, “Kelly,” It was sweet (and generous) I may turn it off and turn it and Jackie’s daughter for on only when I want to use dinner at a restaurant to cel- of your wife to ask if the two ID BOWIE CKEATED LIS OWN it. Itis becoming difficult for ebrate Jackie’s 50th birthday. of you could pay for your INTERNET SEIERVICE PROVDER DUBBED BOWIENET. me to remain civil about this Kelly had called a couple of meals -- in addition to the IT LASTED UNTIL 2006. subject. I envision myself weeks ago to invite us. very generous gift you had Io throwing it in the trash can My wife and I pay the given your daughter. If apolo- Rees werw.tpleys.com ©2010 rptey entetinment ne. 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