A couple grapples with whether to charge houseguests for their stay, questioning the limits of hospitality. Meanwhile, another reader wonders if leftover food from neighboring tables in a restaurant is fair game. Advice columnist Eric Thomas addresses these daily dilemmas with clear-eyed practicality.

A sixth houseguest will be evicted on this week’s episode of “Big Brother,” airing Thursday, August 21. Fans can tune in to see which player faces an abrupt end to their stay and find out how to watch it without paying extra.