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Reader asks how to refuse a gentleman’s invitation for a date without resorting to a white lie or encouraging more unwanted advances.
Published Apr 4, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper way to refuse a gentleman’s invitation for a date? The little white lie seems wrong, and does not discourage the gentleman from issuing more unwanted invitations.
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