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“DEAR MISS Manners ~— A

new habit: has ‘crept into’ the
behavioral patterns: of :sev-
,. ral of my. friends,:and it

irks me to no end.

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who else was invited: vs
». Having. answered * the.: question.
‘and then asking if they.would ‘at-—
fend, Twas told, “I'll let you
know.” :
_. TY can certainly appreciate these
people’s concern if i¢ were to in-
\ nasty run-in with an ex- —in’a:tor
pouse or ex-love, but I feel put “Who'e!
put het I have to have approval of: . B

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- guests is rude... 2
-m, Migs !: Manners '--is , ¢ven. more:
‘puzzled by these people's ‘inability

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to make'a decision after obtaining

the ‘information... What., kind. of

check are they planning to run be-

- fore committing themselves to an
evening. in company, you , have.

chosen? 1” moh

ietse gate,

 She:thinks’ you; had. better stop

answering, their inquiries: Say; in-
stead ‘‘Oh, I was.asking you first.
If you. can’ attend,.-I'll, ask ‘other
people whom I think’ you might
enjoy, meeting. But since you seem
to have. problems with: that date,
I'll have to ‘ask you another.time.’’.
This is an impeccable example of

polite sarcasm i"