send her a coffee shop gift card with a sweet note so she won’t feel she is being ignored as she has ignored you.

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The proper etiquette would be to tell your friend Alma (with a smile) that unless she’s having pain that day, you would prefer to park a little farther away in a regular parking spot. Dear Abby ...

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It was recognized throughout your social circle ... Columns like Dear Abby or even instructions from etiquette books were the go-to source for what was “proper” in dating.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.