Some ban bananas on boats to stop bad luck,but do I have to play along?

We should respect all professions’ traditional mumbo-jumbo,writes our Modern Guru.

  • Danny Katz

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I want to talk to my neighbour’s dog. Do I have to address the human?

As a dog-owner myself,I’m fully aware that my dog is the more interesting one,writes our Modern Guru.

  • Danny Katz

A woman on the train almost falls on my lap. Is it wrong to right her?

Your brain’s emergency reaction overrode all your worry hormones,writes our Modern Guru.

  • Danny Katz

My sister finally repaid me for a loan – do I tell her she gave me $100 too much?

An ungrateful,money-hogging sister is actually a sound investment,writes our Modern Guru.

  • Danny Katz

Should you tell someone about their long chin hairs?

It depends … Do you value the friendship? asks our Modern Guru.

  • Danny Katz

How can I avoid watching same-sex love scenes on TV?

Guess what,writes our Modern Guru. You can’t.

  • Danny Katz
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Do we have to buy a wedding present for a child who eloped?

If they don’t want our presence,they don’t get our presents,writes our Modern Guru.

  • Danny Katz

There’s a shirtless man in my yoga class. Do I have to grin and let him bare it?

Male shirtlessness is only acceptable within 50 metres of a body of water,writes our Modern Guru.

  • Danny Katz

If you’re served a Coke at a cafe,should you get the 10¢ bottle refund?

Consider this your chance to celebrate this recycling golden age,writes our Modern Guru.

  • Danny Katz

Can you cut the office cake if the birthday boy or girl isn’t there?

It exists in a state of cake dormancy until it’s formally handed over,writes our Modern Guru.

  • Danny Katz