No Thank You

  [327 words] Media advice columnists offer counsel to readers with all kinds of relationship problems. One woman described a situation in which she had offered an acquaintance a ride to church. He usually walked, but the weather was miserable and she said she was happy to help. But when he didn’t respond according to her expectations, she found herself sharing the hurtful details with her favorite columnist. “You were kind to offer this ride to your neighbor,” the columnist replied, “but you should not have expected any particular or specific behavior from him, other than an expression of gratitude. Worshipping is slightly different for everyone. in my little church, we all assume the exact same seats, week after week, year after year. This is not ideal, and your letter is a reminder that when we mix things up, new relationships and connections can be formed. Additionally, your neighbor might…