Leslie Turnbull

Contributing Writer

Leslie Turnbull is a Harvard-educated anthropologist with over 20 years' experience as a development officer and consultant. She cares for three children, two dogs, and one husband. When not sticking her nose into other peoples' business, she enjoys surfing, cooking, and writing (often bad) poetry.

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Going on vacation? Please bring your common sense with you.

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How to break up with a friend

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How to avoid being that clueless American on your next flight

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5 important conversations parents should have with their recent college grad

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10 signs you're a crazy dog person

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How to travel with young children

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How to take a perfect shower

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What the supermarket clerk really thinks about you

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Your dog is not a human being. Stop treating her like one.

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A common sense guide to office etiquette

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4 job interview tips for thrifty candidates

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A common sense guide to online dating

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A common sense guide to your first tattoo

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How to be the star of a cocktail party where you don't know anyone

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A common sense guide to being the perfect wedding guest

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Audiophile: Listen Smarter

Please obey this simple rule for airplane seat reclining

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How to be a good houseguest

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How to adopt the perfect rescue dog

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A common-sense guide to setting up your home bar

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A commonsense guide for dealing with your mother- (or daughter-) in-law

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The single best way to help your kid succeed at school

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9 dog park rules you should never, ever break

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5 ways to navigate the agonizing college admissions maze without going crazy

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A common-sense guide to navigating the holidays at work

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Please obey this simple rule for airplane seat reclining

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A common sense guide to planning your wedding

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Navigating the gym in the new year: A common-sense guide

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Everything you wanted to know about polyamory but were afraid to ask

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A common sense guide to the latest buzzy fashion trends

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5 secrets your hairdresser doesn't want you to know

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8 tricks to surviving the holidays without gaining weight or being grouchy

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Leslie Turnbull

Going on vacation? Please bring your common sense with you.

How to break up with a friend

How to avoid being that clueless American on your next flight

5 important conversations parents should have with their recent college grad

10 signs you're a crazy dog person

How to travel with young children

How to take a perfect shower

What the supermarket clerk really thinks about you

Your dog is not a human being. Stop treating her like one.

A common sense guide to office etiquette

4 job interview tips for thrifty candidates

A common sense guide to online dating

A common sense guide to your first tattoo

How to be the star of a cocktail party where you don't know anyone

A common sense guide to being the perfect wedding guest

Please obey this simple rule for airplane seat reclining

How to be a good houseguest

How to adopt the perfect rescue dog

A common-sense guide to setting up your home bar

A commonsense guide for dealing with your mother- (or daughter-) in-law

The single best way to help your kid succeed at school

9 dog park rules you should never, ever break

5 ways to navigate the agonizing college admissions maze without going crazy

A common-sense guide to navigating the holidays at work

Please obey this simple rule for airplane seat reclining

A common sense guide to planning your wedding

Navigating the gym in the new year: A common-sense guide

Everything you wanted to know about polyamory but were afraid to ask

A common sense guide to the latest buzzy fashion trends

5 secrets your hairdresser doesn't want you to know

8 tricks to surviving the holidays without gaining weight or being grouchy

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