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GENTLE READER: “I am sorry, but unfortunately, we will not be able to attend.” Miss Manners would suggest this be written in a letter and not a text or social media posting, but she does not wish to ...

Wedding tradition in the South is nothing to be messed with. From old superstitions to comical customs, here are the best old ...

The equivalent: “I do not share your sentiment” is a handy all-purpose disclaimer for offensive or prejudiced statements. But ...

The equivalent: “I do not share your sentiment” is a handy all-purpose disclaimer for offensive or prejudiced statements. But ...

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Letter writer doesn’t have “evening cocktail” attire to attend the wedding of a good friend’s son. Dear Miss Manners: We have ...

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