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A reader appreciates the sentiment but finds the tradition of individual birthday calls draining.
Published Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Dear Miss Manners: On my birthday, my family all insists upon calling and speaking with me individually to wish me a happy birthday and check in.
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