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Helping the young learn social graces
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Full House Phil Houseal, on March 31, 2021
Helping the young learn social graces

I wish to issue an apology to the world on behalf of my generation. Back when we were rebelling against everything that “people over 30” did, the casualties included dressing up (wearing ties, ugh), and social etiquette. Thanks to our aversion to too-tight collars, starched white shirts, and foundation

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