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Dear Abby: The floor for which I work has a group of officials surrounding a central kitchen area. Fifteen of us share the equipment, including a hot water tank with a tap. The building is old and has lead pipes, so a service brings to large plastic bottles for a water coolant. Usually, anyone who first arrives in the morning The fillet reservoir in the water heater from the coolant, and we all use it to drink during the day.

I just discovered that a new employee has presented the tank from TAP Contact! When I asked her about it, she said that the microplastics in the water plugs was more dangerous than the lead in the pipes. It is very committed to this idea and will not take over. I don’t think that’s right. I will heat my water from now on, but how should I warn others in the office? The source of our tea water seems like a silly thing to start an office, but I also think people need to know that their water is uncertain. – Not drinking in New York

Dear not drinking: I agree that employees in your office need to know about it. At least they will announce which “poison” are consuming. Report this to your HR or your employer, so the notice can come from above and you can stay out of the fire line.

Dear Abby: I spent 40 years serving my public and country, placing other people first and feeling guilty if I didn’t. However, I am becoming dissatisfied with the demands for my time.

I’m retired, and my husband still works. We have always shared 50-50 expenses, although I do less than 40% of his income. After retired, my share of household work and actions increased from 75% to 90%. I wanted to make life easier for my husband, but now he expects me to take personal action for him too. All use of clothing and tears and gas is born out of my car, which is considered older than his.

I have a friend and partner on foot who has had different issues with which he needs help. She has always talked about the close friends she has known for decades and sees regularly. They all live about 20 minutes away and are retired, in good health and able to drive. I offered her my help in the past, but now she and her friends think that I should be her person, as I live closer to her than them.

I have my own schedule and routine now. I like to have a few days free to do what I feel and not have to meet the demands from others. How can I notify people my Time is valuable and do you discourage them to wait for me to help them? – Very beautiful and useful

Dear very beautiful: It’s not a crime to say someone you don’t have time to do what they want you to do. Time time to register for some reliability training in order to learn how to say no. (No, I’m not kidding.) If you do it as I suggest, it can even improve your marriage. Your doctor or health insurance company may refer you to someone qualified.

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