March 21, 2026 Issue, Page 5 of 14

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ACTIVITIES The Elk City News SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 • 5 Mom Unsure What To Do When Disturbing Truth Is Revealed DEAR ABBY: My daughter none of them has any experience. feels they need more hospitality, CONFOUNDED IN FLORIDA “Kate” is 22 and just recently DEAR ABBY I want to tell them I will turn HE should prepare the rest. DEAR CONFOUNDED: graduated from college. She has the kitchen over to them and ask You state that this is a “small” been dating her boyfriend for five come out. Either the boss’s wife them to bring their own grocer- DEAR ABBY: I frequent a small local restaurant. Restaurants op- years. I love this young man like will find out and Kate will have to ies and beverages. My husband local restaurant. The owner is erate on a narrow margin. If the he was my own. find another job, or her boyfriend thinks I should provide the gro- also the server. I believe her hus- welcome is warm and you enjoy The problem is, I just found out will catch on and end their rela- ceries and meals, and have them band (or son) is the chef. We’re tionship so he can find a woman the food and atmosphere, you Kate has been seeing someone on bring their own drinks and help on friendly terms, and I some- shouldn’t quibble about reward- the side. He is her boss, and he’s who is capable of being faithful. with cleaning up. This has caused times get a “free” dessert. When Sometimes people have to learn ing the owner(s) with a tip. I 54 years old! I’m sworn to secrecy a lot of arguments between us. the bill arrives, I am asked on these life lessons the hard way, don’t think the message would be because her older sister told me How should we resolve this is- the receipt for a tip, which I have and Kate is no exception. on the bill if a tip was not expect- about this. To say the least, I am sue? — FRUSTRATED GRAND- been leaving. But, lately, I feel I’m disgusted, but I can’t say anything MA paying extra for my meal or pay- ed. The amount is up to you. because it would destroy the trust DEAR ABBY: Our adult grand- DEAR GRANDMA: Here’s ing for that “free” dessert — and Dear Abby is written by Abigail between the two sisters. Any ad- son is planning a guys trip with how: Tell your husband you do then some. I mean, who am I tip- Van Buren, also known as Jeanne vice? — DISGUSTED MOM IN three of his friends. We know not plan on shouldering the en- ping? It’s not like the server is a Phillips, and was founded by her THE EAST only one of them well. They’ll be tire responsibility of feeding five hired employee. I need to know, mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact DEAR MOM: Yes. My advice is visiting us at our lake home and adult males for the duration of must I leave a tip? What is prop- Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. to step back and let the situation doing all the lake activities. My their stay. Offer to cook a “wel- er when it comes to tipping the com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Ange- evolve. The truth will eventually husband will drive the boat as come dinner” for them, but if he owner who is also the server? — les, CA 90069. CROSSWORD Get Fuzzy CURRENT PUZZLE ANSWERS Drabble Dailies Pearls Before Swine Garfield