Author Archives: Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: When is it OK for somebody to use their iPhone (or any phone) when they’re out with other people?

What do you think makes for a great bar?

Do you think ambiguity has been destroyed by emoticons?

The Question Lady writes: How do you deal with strangers who overhear the conversation you’re having and comment on it?

The Question Lady writes: Do you ever think of yourself in the 3rd person? When and how? (Example: “That’s not the kind of thing Wayne Gretzky would do,” which you would say if you were Wayne Gretzky.)

The Question Lady writes: How would you describe your memory? Mine is so arbitrary: I can memorize 10,000 words, but can’t remember whether or not I turned off the stove after I leave the house. I have a horrible time … Continue reading →

The Question Lady writes: Do you think that watching the news makes people more — or less — empathetic about disasters?

The Question Lady writes: As Sandy approaches, I wonder: What’s the worst weather you’ve ever been in?