“The more you buy,” he said, “the more gifts you get, so be sure to buy lots -- and send them not just to family, but to everyone you can think of!”
DEAR MISS MANNERS: As my senior year was drawing to a close, a sales rep visited our school to sell class rings and graduation announcement cards.
I had thought that announcements were meant to share a happy milestone with family and friends, but it seems they really are intended to be widely circulated demands for gifts. GENTLE READER: Congratulations -- not only on your graduation, but for having the right answer for the use of an announcement. Miss Manners flunks the rep.Dear Annie: How do I tell my elderly neighbor I can’t continue to wash her dirty dishes?Dear Abby: Caregiver who feels overwhelmed and alone wonders how to keep what’s left of her sanityIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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