Affairs of the Heart Advice Column Snips
Dear Miss Mason fielded three lighthearted letters on youth dating. A 17 year old seeks parental limits on consecutive nights, Webster P wonders about calling his ideal girl for a date, and Queenie suggests competing with a blond to win a friend’s attention.
Dear Miss Mason Advice Column Snippet
A girl asks if a 30 year old is too old for her 17 year old self and is advised yes. Another letter seeks returning an old love with blunt guidance to avoid effort. A third asks how to break an engagement by letter to end it quickly.
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Miss Mason
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Mollie
Dear Miss Mason Advice on Disposition and Quarreling
Mae asks if being pretty and having a pleasing personality earns approval while followers dislike her. Riggs replies that reconciliation proves nothing. the remedy is for one to refuse quarrelling.
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Miss Mason
When to greet an boss on entering an office
The proper greeting depends on context. In normal cases an employee may say good morning but if the executive is preoccupied or talking with someone it is better not to speak.
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Brown
Gift Etiquette for Visiting a Friend in the Country
It advises bringing a gift such as candy or a more personal item if you know your hostess well. Do not offer to pay board as a guest as it may offend. It notes no current leaflet on gifts is available.
Placement of a silver chest in dining room preferred
The guidance states a silver chest belongs in the dining room, not the living room. If you have both rooms, place the chest in the dining area where such pieces traditionally sit.
Is It Necessary to Say You Are Welcome After Thanks
After a purchase when a saleswoman says thank you you do not need to respond with you are welcome A polite smile suffices and you simply move on.
Veal Stew with Onions Carrots and Rice Noodles
A veal and kidney dish with paprika browning then slow simmering for tenderness. Method includes flour fat onions carrots bay leaf raisins vinegar and two hours of gentle cooking served with buttered noodles or rice.
Students Social Hour Set to Start in Three Weeks
Miss Myra Mather Dean of Girls says J T H S will resume bi weekly social hours in a few weeks. Funds have been raised to start the program and more will be sought as needed. Activities begin once Samet rat passes and temperatures cool enough for students to stay.
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Myra Mather
Peaitis
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