Tactful teller

Girls' Life, April-May, 2008 by Carol Weston

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I have a friend who picks her nose. She is a sweet kid and great friend, but I worry about her habit. I don't want people to judge her based on it, and I know of at least one person who has. She's embarrassing herself. Should I tell her?

Dear Tactful Teller, You have options: 1) Do nothing. 2) Say, "I saw a kid yesterday who was way too old to be picking his nose. It was kinda disgusting." Or, 3) next time she does it in front of you, make a weird face and say, "Ew, don't do that." Proceed with caution, but it is a favor to make her aware of a habit that could bring ridicule to her. (Please, don't say anything in front of others.)