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Social Manners & Etiquette

No matter how wealthy, attractive or powerful you are, according to the authors of "Better than Beauty: A Guide to Charm," none of these will redeem you from the unflattering label of being boorish, rude or insensitive to the feelings of others.

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How to Date an Ex-Boyfriend

According to the lyrics of a 1960s song penned by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy van Heusen, "Love is lovelier the second time around." In reality, however, psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Joel Block cautions that not every rekindled romance with an ex is guaranteed a happier outcome than what happened before.

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How to Make Lemon Sour

If you are fond of drinks such as melon margaritas, Midori sours, Gila monsters, shark bites or Zimamazings, you are likely paying too much at the store for their operative nonalcoholic ingredient: lemon sour. Also referred to as "bar mix," "simple syrup" or "sweet and sour mix,"

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