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There are two kinds of people in this world: hosts or guests. Nobody can be both

My hosting persona is an edgier version of Manuel from Fawlty Towers. Invite me to yours, however, and I am a nonstop delight, writes Polly Hudson

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A little rudeness can save you from being scammed? Count me in

Being polite to strangers will make everyone love you – especially those who just want to swindle you out of your money. I won’t make that mistake again, writes Polly Hudson

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There are three ways to shut down an annoying conversation – but are they too brutal?

We’ve all had meetings that could have been emails. Often, this also applies to casual chats with your friends, writes Polly Hudson

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Does your life feel out of control? Maybe you need some ‘pyt’

This Danish concept encourages everyone to stop wasting energy on things we can’t change. You can even buy a pyt button to press. But does it help, asks Polly Hudson

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We need to get better at talking about death and grief

Letters: Readers respond to Polly Hudson’s article about the things people said to her (or didn’t) after her mother died

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Kim Kardashian’s kid wants to work at Starbucks. What a breath of fresh air

North West has revealed her sensible intention to get a ‘regular’ job. It could be character-building – unless the venti-sized privilege she was born with holds her back, writes Polly Hudson

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My mum has died – and there is one kind of response I can’t stand

The platitudes, euphemisms and cliches are excruciating. But the people who say nothing at all are the worst, writes Polly Hudson

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Is a French Sunday the secret to a healthier, happier life?

The idea of being deliberately unproductive is certainly tempting. The only concern is that you might enjoy it too much, writes Polly Hudson

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Taylor Swift has put her love story out there – so why won’t she let us see her wedding dress?

How a bride decides to look on the big day tells us a lot about that person. But the singer is leaving us hanging, writes Polly Hudson

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Ring my doorbell if you really must. But text first so I know what to expect

There’s nothing worse than the unannounced ‘pop-in’. No wonder young people simply refuse to open up, writes Polly Hudson

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Apparently, I’ve got ‘comfort creep’. I prefer to think of it as finally knowing what I like

Routine isn’t a failure of imagination – it’s the reward for having done enough experimenting. So, yes, I’m going to my favourite restaurant again – and ordering my favourite dish, writes Polly Hudson

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Reclaiming your peace on WhatsApp

Letters: Tallis Morris and Kim Ware respond to Polly Hudson’s article about the blue tick ‘message read’ option

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I was a terrible teen. Now my son is turning into one, karma is coming for me

My mum loves to remind me how sullen, furious and monosyllabic I was. Now she can’t wait to see how I’ll handle parenting an adolescent, writes Polly Hudson

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Feel guilty after gossiping? You’re clearly not doing it right

Some social media users claim they get a horrible sinking feeling called ‘post-gossip clarity’ after dishing the dirt, writes Polly Hudson. May I suggest they try harder?

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Want a relaxing start to your summer holiday? Get an airport divorce

My husband has a personality transplant within a five-mile radius of any airport. There is no chatting, no dawdling, no time to buy water or go to the loo. But I have happened upon a better way to travel, writes Polly Hudson

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The hidden toll of holding grudges

Letter: Prof Craig Jackson responds to an article by Polly Hudson on the benefits of not forgiving or forgetting

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Do you need a word to describe how you feel in the heat? I nominate ‘natsubate’

It refers to the total burnout experienced during periods of extreme heat and humidity – and never have we needed it more, writes Polly Hudson

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Whether you’re Team Charles or Team Harry, this latest twist in their relationship is desperately sad

It had seemed as if the Duke of Sussex’s visit to London could be a breakthrough in relations with his father. But not any more, writes Polly Hudson

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Is there a rat hiding in your toilet? Are you sure? Really sure?

Imagine lifting the loo lid and finding two beady eyes staring up at you. Impossible? An urban myth? It happened in my own family, writes Polly Hudson

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Don’t tell me it’s wrong to hold a grudge. I’m making the world a better place, one petty boycott at a time

Forgive and forget? I haven’t set foot in my local bakery since I was belittled by the woman behind the counter, writes Polly Hudson

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I was a whinger, a cynic, a misanthrope. Then I saw Harry Styles live – and I will never be the same again

I knew my 11-year-old son would love an evening at Wembley with his favourite star. But nothing prepared me for what it would mean to me, writes Polly Hudson

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I have decided to stop using a mirror – and I know it will change my life

It never occurred to me that I could opt out of checking my reflection, but a conversation I heard this week was a total revelation, writes Polly Hudson

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Marriage: more than a paper exercise

Brief letters: Marriage wisdom | Fun with numbers | Musk power | Bus destinations | Hockney’s brother

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I know it’s taboo – but I’m a big fan of marriage

If you like the idea, but are too ashamed to admit it in the midst of this hot divorcee summer, listen up! There are some very good reasons to get wed, writes Polly Hudson

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When fellow theatregoers caused a ruckus

Letters: Readers respond to Polly Hudson’s article about unsocial behaviour in theatres, following the actor Rosamund Pike calling out an audience member for texting during her play Inter Alia

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