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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a dear friend who, every time I see her, insists on greeting me with a kiss on the lips. When I attempt to turn the other cheek (pun intended), she firmly redirects me back ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My boyfriend and I have just started planning our wedding and asking our dearest friends to participate. I find extremely large wedding parties distasteful, and think that being an ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: A group of six longtime friends planned a get-together at my house including snacks and games. One friend showed up very clearly ill, with a red, runny nose and a pack of tissues, ...

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