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Well, not for you. I'm delightful.
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A person who would do such a thing is not your friend. That said, always take the high road, remember your manners, and accept them graciously. After all, someday you may run out of firewood and need something to burn.
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No. I've never been on a chain gang.
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Only if you're referring to meat, like lamb or ribs. But even then, the butler does my grocery shopping.
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It's not "late" if you're being fashionable.
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Diamonds. When in doubt, always choose diamonds.
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The Regatta season. Those rediculous blazers and boater hats, Ugh!
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I would have to experience an imperfect day to know the difference.
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How vulgar!
My butler has a basket that he keeps in the hallway outside of the dining room. All communication devices must be remanded there before sitting at the table thus eliminating temptation. If it so happens that someone hears their phone from the hall and simply must answer it (allowances for Doctors, firemen and the like), at least they've been removed from the table.
If someone actually had the unmitigated gall to answer their phone and carry on a conversation while remaining seated at the table?! Such an offence would warrant mention at the least followed by an apology and if it happened a second time, I suggest rallying the entire table to sing as loudly and obnoxiously as possible for the duration of the call. Perhaps then they will realize that there are people in the room who deserve their undivided attention. -
Accept the gift! Clearly you deserved one more than they did.
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Don't be shy about asking friends to remove unflattering or embarrassing photos. After all you never know who might stumble over them and quite frankly it was rude presume they could be posted without your concent to begin with! Etiquette hasn't quite caught up with social networking just yet.
Perhaps offer an exchange for one of your own 8x10 glossies? Personally autographed with kisses! -
Remember our manners. Smile politely and thank them graciously:
"Why thank you! This will look lovely in my garage sale!" -
There are subtle solutions like offering a mint (never refuse a mint if offered, someone my be trying to tell you something) or giving her an electric toothbrush, tooth paste, mouth wash and floss for her birthday. The less subtle but more effective solution is to carry a small battery-powered fan in your purse, then turn it on and point it at her while she's speaking.
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Diabetics can't wear flip-flops? I've never known them to be very high in sugar.
Nevertheless, if the thong strap is an issue for you there are options. You can get sandals that are similar to flip flops but have a wide band that fits across the top of your foot, or these little darlings that have a proper sole and slip-on mesh top that is still ideal for rinsing. http://tinyurl.com/72l2ylu
Whatever you choose please remember that although they may seem like a reasonable solution, friends do not let friends wear Crocks. -
Add it to the pile (I am the 1%).
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Rock - Diamonds are a girl's best friend.
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The colour issue is simple enough to resolve; buy new clothes to suit the fabulous shoes. (Win-win!)
Sizing can be trickier. First, ask the clerk to check their other locations for the size you want, if another store has them, usually they will be sent over directly (if they try to make you go to the other location, demand compensation for the inconvenience). If they don't have what you want, start making a very loud fuss about how much better the other stores are and how much more they seem to care about their customers. One of two things will happen - In order to keep you quiet, they will discount something else or they will send you to a competitor who carries the same style and you will get what you want.
Just remember, you'll only get what you demand so always demand the very best! And really, who deserves it more? -
If you're referring to baked goods, “muffin top” is fairly self explanatory. Otherwise, it’s a less than clever euphemism for the effect created when a person’s belt is too tight, causing the tummy to squash over it, as the top of a muffin does over it’s little paper cup. I have observed for some time now that the belt has become a very confusing and complicated accessory to the younger generation, so I have prepared the following tutorial: http://tinyurl.com/3s4lc8v
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The Baroness Knows Best’s Bio
Oakford Falls on the vinyard
I'm fabulously wealthy. What else matters?
