THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2017
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TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
Ask away worker says
Dear Annie: I work in duties at work, I was raised to
retail, and my job requires put the needs of others before
a good deal of direct con- my own; therefore, requests
tact with customers. I often are never as much of an impo-
encounter customers who sition as customers think. I
are hesitant, even apolo- would even go so far as to
getic, to ask me ques-
say that they think
DEAR
tions when they have
their questions are an
them, the usual rea-
imposition in order to
ANNIE
sons being that I “look
consider themselves
busy” or that they are
more important, but
unsure whether I can
that is merely mild
help.
paranoia.
I realize that these
Is there a way to
people are attempt-
tell customers that
ing to be polite, but
you find their behav-
Lane
ior
rude without being
their timidity in ask- Annie
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
ing often has the
rude yourself or lec-
turing them? — Gen-
opposite effect. Retail
is like any other job, in that tle Giant
Dear Gentle Giant: Your
I am paid to be busy; if I am
too busy for customers, it is signature gives a clue about
my responsibility, not theirs, why customers might be
to find someone who can help reluctant to ask you for help.
them or to inform them that I If you really are giant-sized,
will be with them shortly. The they may be intimidated. So
same follows if I am unable my advice is to keep doing
to help. But I will never know what you are doing — to be
whether I am able to help as solicitous, helpful and
unless they proceed with their kind as possible. Stay gen-
question. Regardless, cus- tle and sweet. As the saying
tomer service is my duty as goes, “You can catch more
part of my job.
flies with honey than with
Even setting aside my vinegar.”
5A
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
Dear Annie: At a recent
seniors meeting, I heard simi-
lar stories from two women in
the group. Each one had been
absent from her home for
a couple of days, and close
relatives took it upon them-
selves to “clean” their kitch-
ens. Shelves were rearranged
to suit the fancy and height of
the rearrangers. Items were
tossed that the owners consid-
ered useful. This caused great
distress to the women. Nei-
ther of these women is tall,
and their relatives put things
on shelves that required them
to use a step stool. One cannot
see well and now can’t locate
needed items readily. You get
the picture. For well-mean-
ing relatives: Please do not
do this to your loved ones! —
Sympathetic Senior
Dear
Sympathetic
Senior: I second your plea.
No one should reorganize
another person’s place with-
out permission, even if it’s
done out of love and with
the best intentions. Home is
where you hang your hat —
and it’s jarring when someone
moves the peg.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). What you’re
looking for is out there, but you have to start
asking the right questions to find it. Asking
friends is a start, but a stranger will be able to
tell you more.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Personal dis-
closures are, as a rule, unprofessional, and
you’re glad about that. Now if only everyone
else would get the memo! You’re in the mood
to be concise and to the point, avoiding
chitchat.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your conscience
will be even more influential over your day
than usual. Your mind will hold on to responsi-
bility until it’s handled. For this reason, if you
get the hard work out of the way first, you’ll
have a much better day.
can avoid argument and conflict altogether.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Witnessing a
messy drama, you get the feeling that it would
be wise to limit your involvement. The trouble
is, you’re already involved; you just don’t
realize yet how.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re not
doing the work merely to earn money. There’s
much, much more involved, including the
need to express yourself, to fill a need and to
contribute to an experience all can be proud
of.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Why is it that
the more you want something, the harder it
is to ask for it? It’s as though the energy of
wanting has an actual weight to it that makes
the exchange more cumbersome.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). The mag-
ic itinerary for maximum happiness isn’t
something that you’ll naturally luck into. It’s a
puzzle to work out. The perfect plan must be
researched and carefully thought through. You
can do this.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The project
will progress with teamwork, which is not
something you can achieve by crushing weak
links and dissenters with smart-bomb logic.
Forget about being right. All for one and one
for all.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll be looking at
the bottom line and thinking about how you
can get there faster, with less of a mess, and
fewer involvements along the way. The others
probably aren’t thinking along these lines. So
how will you bridge the gap?
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s empowering
to have choices. Neediness is a function of
limited choices. If you’re feeling a little needy,
think bigger. Figure out how you can create
more choices for yourself.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Though you’ve
looked at it carefully, you can’t see every
angle. Stay open. Maybe you’ve already made
up your mind, but try to open it anyway. Value
the input of others.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may never
get the complete agreement you want, but
the potential for concession, cooperation and
getting your goals met will be very high if you
FRANK AND ERNEST
BLONDIE
THATABABY
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PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN
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DILBERT
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BIZARRO
MUTTS
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WIZARD OF ID
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ROSE IS ROSE
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 30). It’s
big-picture stuff this year. You’ll make a life
defined by what you do, not by the world’s
reaction. You’ll care less what people think
and understand about your work, and you’ll
set new standards for yourself that have to
do with achieving a brand of success that’s
extremely meaningful to you. Victory will be
yours! Libra and Capricorn adore you. Your
lucky numbers are: 41, 1, 9, 17 and 22.