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Miss Conduct

How to avoid awkward introductions

Miss Conduct weighs in on when strangers say you’d “look prettier” with a grin. Plus, avoiding awkward intros.

Miss Conduct weighs in on when strangers say you’d “look prettier” with a grin. Plus, avoiding awkward intros.

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