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		<title>I&#8217;m turning sixteen in a few months and I&#8217;m starting to make plans for my party. Usually, people give speeches at the party recognizing the 16 most important people in their lives. I put a lot of thought into it and realized I can&#8217;t really put a number order on my friends and family. I don&#8217;t want anyone to feel hurt that they weren&#8217;t included or make some friends feel that they are less important to me than others. But will it seem rude and unappreciative to skip that part of the ceremony?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:31:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[First of all, I am very impressed that you are planning in advance, and thinking of the sensitivity of others. This is my recommendation for your situation: You could address your guests in a “speech-type format” where you thank everyone for attending your party. Be honest, and simply say that you cannot specifically name 16 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Who should you tip at Christmas?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who performs personal service for you. Your barber, hairdresser, garbage collector, mailman, paperboy, pool boy, housekeeper, or concierge are among those on the list. As for whom and how much, that is up to you. Newspapers have articles about this during the holidays to help you with this decision. Give from your heart, joyously [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How is the napkin placed after dining?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are two schools of thought here, so let me clarify: When finished dining and before leaving the table, one school teaches that the napkin goes to the right of the place setting. The other school says to the left. I say either side is correct. Do not wad it up, simply hold the center [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is it proper to wear semi formal attire to a party that is only serving finger food?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:29:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Normally the answer would be no. If it is a party before another event [more formal] then I would say yes. It is better to be over dressed than under dressed,and it is always proper to call the host if in doubt. Don&#8217;t do it 30 minutes before the party however!]]></description>
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		<title>If only finger foods are being served, do you ask your guests to wear semi formal?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:27:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are two important things to clarify before a party to assist your guests: 1) Requested attire and 2) food that will be offered. It appears that you may think formal dress and a formal dinner are synonymous. &#8220;Finger foods&#8221; means either light or heavy hors d&#8217;oeuvres. My recommendation for your party would be either [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I have an overweight friend who keeps breaking my folding chairs.  How do I handle this?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I once had a friend who broke crystal wine glasses. He felt horribly about this. From that day forward, at his request, I have served him wine out of a plastic wine glass. This is in no way disrespectful. We laugh about it. Could you offer your friend a more stable chair? Check out www.heavydutyfoldingchair.com [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When is the appropriate time to make a birthday toast at a sit down dinner?  Before dinner, or before the cake?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:28:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If the timing feels right, that will be your gauge. The host could make a welcome toast [for the occasion] before dinner, and then before the cake a personalized toast to honor the birthday guest. Possibly several people would like to make a toast, in which case it would be appropriate before the cake.]]></description>
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		<title>What is the proper way to handle currency with a sales clerk?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I think I need more information here. You hand over money. The sales clerk gives you a receipt and any change. Count your change before you leave the counter. If there is a discrepancy, simply state your case.]]></description>
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		<title>Is it appropriate to bring a birthday gift to a restaurant?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If the celebration is held at a restaurant, absolutely yes. If the invitation states “no gifts, please”, a card is sufficient with or without a gift card, depending on your relationship with the person having the birthday. Present the card at the beginning of the event or just before you leave. If in doubt, simply [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do you  give a gift at a fraternity installation banquet?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A gift would not be expected or required, but gifts are always appreciated. Things like a clock with an inscription, a memento from a former chapter house, or a nice check to help the new members or the house corporation are all good ideas. As for the mechanics, check with the fraternity president and/or chapter [...]]]></description>
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