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Dear Halceon: I rarely see "at home" on an invitation - it is usually on a card included with wedding announcements indicating where the newlyweds will reside. It is also used to indicated a change of
Dear Moirin: Your sister should simply state that she keeps her personal life and her work life separate. That is the honest and direct way to neither accept nor reject the person himself and be able
Dear Elizabeth: You are not obligated to contribute to anything at the office if you don't want to. When someone asks what you are giving you can tell them, "I want to sign the sympathy card but I don't
Dear Mary: While it is tacky to ask guests to pay for their food and beverage at an invited event, you are providing those things to your guests. If they want more, like alcohol, they have the choice
Dear Carrie: Yes, a gift is appropriate and it should be for the child. It is a welcome to their family gift and celebration. You don't need to spend more than $25 though you can spend what you like
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