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Jun 30
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Episode 564 - To Defend a Friend

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On today’s show, we take your questions on the phrase ‘this turns my stomach’, whether to jump in and defend a friend, and whether to bring a gift to a ‘no gifts’ party. For community members, your question of the week is about an interesting auto-response email. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a feedback postscript segment.  Join the comm ... Show More
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