My name is Julie, and I am 17 years old. I know that seems like I’m a lot older than you, but I’m really not. I still like to play outside and eat candy, so nothing really changes as you get older.

Despite my late mother’s amazing ability to judge people quickly, I have fought that impulse and pried my mind open to new ideas and new people. Be nice. Take the time to say hello. Some of those ...

Q: I seem to get annoyed with overly nice people. For example, one co-worker goes out of their way to be nice to everyone, trying to be a best friend to subordinates, but when they try to exercise ...