Tough Talk

Tough Talk,

I was always raised to send thank you notes to my grandparents and relatives for Christmas and birthdays.  I know times have changed, but I still believe in simple courtesies, especially if they only take a few minutes to do.  Should I be upset with my grandkids for not sending me any thank you notes?   (Tassleville, Kentucky)

Tassleville,

You should not be upset with the grandkids.  But you should be disgusted and furious with their parents.  That is a sure sign of poor parenting.  You take the time to send them gifts and they don’t even take the time to send you a simple note of thanks?  For shame. That is appalling and outrageous.  Don’t send anymore gifts, but just greeting cards from the dollar store in the future.

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Tough Talk,

I have been seeing a man from church whose wife passed away several years ago.  He is nice and kind, but he totally ignores me at church to the point where he acts like I don’t even exist.  I understand he has been a member of the community for years, but I don’t see why he doesn’t even acknowledge me.  What do you think TT?  (Weathersby, North Dakota)

Weathersby,

I find him rude and repulsive.  Who does he think he is a pretending that you’re invisible, but will try to get into your sugar sack the first chance he gets?  Try to date someone else and turn the tables on him and ignore him like yesterday’s bad news. 

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Tough Talk,

My parents passed away and I have no other family.  My husband comes from a large family, but they are all a pack of thieves, scoundrels and degenerates.  All his brothers have spent their lives in and out of jail and prison.  We have no idea where his parents are and all his sisters have been in and out of rehab for years.  Nothing against them, but they’d cut your throat without batting an eyelash.  Our son is young and innocent.  We want to raise him right, but also want him to know about his family and where he comes from.  He is asking questions that worry me TT.  What should I do? (Baker, Rhode Island)

Baker,

It’s just this simple.  Tell little dude, you can pick your friends, but not your family.  Cut these dingbats, squids and ne’er-do-wells loose and don’t look back.   They will only bring you problems and grief.  For the sake of this little dude, don’t be a dope and a moron. And if he asks any more questions, tell him the truth that his father’s side of the family is scum.  He will understand.

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Tough Talk,

I am holding a wedding party for a good friend and we decided that we will only have the two children who will be in the ceremony.  I heard that a couple of the guests will be bringing their kids which we don’t want.  TT, how do I politely tell them that their kids aren’t invited?  (Norwalk, New Mexico)

Norwack,

You and your so-called friend are dopes for not wanting kids to begin with.  What type of  dingleberries are you?  I am really disgusted by you, your friend and your question. Don’t be a squid and allow all guests’ children to attend you loser.

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Tough Talk wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season!

Join TT in taking a moment of silence and remember the 35th President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. And they are still hiding the documents. Hypocrisy reigns supreme folks and this country is now a joke.

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Tough Talk,

I have a cousin who is constantly inviting herself to parties by people she just met or barely knows.  She acts like everyone is her best friend and it creeps everybody out, but she just doesn’t pick up on it – pushing her way into parties and dinners where she is a complete stranger.  It’s always at the last minute so everyone is surprised when she shows up and starts acting like everyone is her long lost friend.  I love her and my aunt and uncle, but she is embarrassing.  What’s your advice Tough Talk? (Enderbee, Maine)

Enderbee,

Your cousin’s need to crash parties is related to a latent personality trait that would take too long to discuss.  The best thing you can do is find the most cheesy, disgusting and seedy bar in your area and send her there for the next happy hour.  When she asks what happened, make something up and keep repeating it until she takes a hint.

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Tough Talk,

I work with a woman who is new to our city.  She is a nice person, but comes across as needy and is always trying to buddy up to people and if she doesn’t get the response she expects, she acts offended, like that person, sometimes myself, has done something wrong.  She’s the person who is socially awkward and regularly makes people feel uncomfortable.  I don’t want to hurt her feelings or cause problems at work.  What do you think I should do Tough Talk?  (Crete, Nevada)

Crete,

You tell this woman to stop bothering people and if she doesn’t like it, to go pound rocks.  People who expect other people to jump through their hoops are stupid, selfish and were spoiled rotten.  Their need for constant attention exhibits a deep insecurity and arrogance that will never be assuaged.  Tell her no one gives a damn what she thinks and move back to whatever city she was kicked out of.

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Dear Tough Talk,

My stepson is good and decent man, if not the sharpest knife in the drawer. He is a good employee and father.  He always helps people when he can.  A few weeks ago, he repainted his garage.  He was proud that he did this without having to hire anyone and supposedly saved a lot of money.  He did an awful job, but who cares?  He was happy and called his mother, proud of what he had done.  She told him he should have hired a professional because his paintjob was a joke and the color was embarrassing.  It looked like some zombie did it.  Needless to say, he got mad, upset and yelled some nasty comments and slammed the phone down.  My wife thinks he went too far, but I think she did not need to tear into him when he was proud of what he had done.  What do you think Tough Talk?  (Joliet, Illinois)

Joliet,

Your wife is just being honest with her feelings.  Your stepson needs to suck it up and get over it and realize that he’s not a housepainter or at least needs more experience.  That doesn’t make him a bad person, but he should accept his mediocrity.  Furthermore, what does he care what his bimbo mother thinks?  He can be up front with his feelings and let her know that she has a real margin for improvement herself.  He can be honest too and tell her to ….

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Tough Talk,

My wife is a wonderful lady and we have weathered the years together.  We are happy and stable, but I have a problem with her hygiene lately.  Her favorite local politician lost a recent election and she just went to pot.  She no longer takes care of herself and doesn’t care that she looks more and more like a bag lady.  I love her very much, but she is really embarrassing and when I bring it up, she just giggles, like it’s a big joke.  She also is starting to smell TT.  What should I do? (Chaska, Michigan)

Chaskie,

You tell your wife that she is an embarrassment and smells disgusting.  I find it appalling that you would even ask for this advice.  Tell her to get over her stupid candidate, because all politicians a scum and corrupt.  She is a dope for even getting upset over something as ridiculous as some small-town politician.  Tell her to pull her head up out of her @&^$% and get over it.  This will stun her at first, but it will work – just watch.  You won’t be sorry.

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