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A quotation from Judith Martin

   DEAR MISS MANNERS: When does a gentleman offer his arm to a lady as they are walking down the street together?
 
   GENTLE READER: Strictly speaking, only when he can be practical assistance to her. That is, when the way is steep, dark, crowded, or puddle-y. However, it is rather a cozy juxtaposition, less compromising than walking hand in hand, and rather enjoyable for people who are fond of each other, so Miss Manners allows some leeway in interpreting what is of practical assistance. One wouldn’t want a lady to feel unloved walking down the street, any more than one would want her to fall off the curb.

Judith Martin (b. 1938) American author, journalist, etiquette expert [a.k.a. Miss Manners]
“Miss Manners,” syndicated column (1979-04-19)

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Comics aggregator: Damon Young removed, Carolyn Hax & Miss Manners fixed

I’ve removed the Damon Young column in the Washington Post from the comics aggregator because he hasn’t written anything there for two years so I’m pretty sure he’s no longer being published in the Post.

Over the past day or so the Post did something to break the other columns from there that the aggregator supports, Carolyn Hax and Miss Manners, and I’ve fixed those.

I suspect, but I am […]

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https://blog.kamens.us/2024/10/25/comics-aggregator-damon-young-removed-carolyn-hax-miss-manners-fixed/

e486 — Miss AI Manners

AI engagement etiquette, OpenAI’s GPT Store, invisible unicode prompt injection, disappearing Chief Metaverse Officers, digital twin worlds & a whole lot more!

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