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Bill of Rites for the American Man

The reviews are in! Here’s what people are saying about Bill of Rites for the American Man…. If you’ve ever met Mr. Ray, you’ll concede that he is exceedingly well-mannered and gracious, in a preppy Southern gentleman kind of way. Just as his book is an engaging read. It’s chatty, it’s short and sweet, and [...]

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posted on January 3, 2012

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If you miss us here, try facebook before you Twitter.

It’s been a very hectic August — there are a couple of awesome new projects coming your way soon — and the posting on here has been, well, lax. Plus, we’ve been working far more than we like to this time of year. Where is the sailboat? The picnics? The boozy porch parties? What the [...]

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posted on August 22, 2011

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Prep is…

The recent Preppiest College in America poll generated a lot of attention. There were over 5000 votes cast, nearly 200 comments and even a newspaper article chiming in on the results. Many of the comments became heated — some even pushed the limits of civility — as the arguments went back and forth on the [...]

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posted on June 16, 2011

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ASK SP: Readers’ Questions Answered

Hi SP, I work in a small, predominantly-male office – a digital start-up. The guys are great, but I have to pick my battles when it comes to cleanliness and “smells.” I let a lot go, but this I cannot tolerate any longer. I sit across from one of the guys – our desks literally [...]

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posted on June 30, 2010

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Readers’ Questions Answered

Dear SP, I have a question regarding wedding attire. I would like to know if it is appropriate to wear a linen suit to a Chicago wedding on Memorial Day weekend. My girlfriend has indicated it is not. Please share your thoughts. Christopher Dear Christopher, The question begs more questions. The wedding is in Chicago [...]

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posted on May 15, 2010

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Ask SP: Readers’ Queries Answered

The mail bag here at SP General Delivery has grown bulky (and some might say dusty, some of these were sent so long ago. Sorry.) So now it is time to sit down at the desk, pull out the quill and put our readers’ whirring minds at rest. Bribery Quid Pro Quo Hello, SP. Yours [...]

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posted on February 24, 2010

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Ask SP: Meeting, Dating, Expectations

Commenting and advising on the interaction between would-be paramours would seem a bit off subject here on SP, but we respond to the readers and the readers this week have been pushing their romantic frustrations. Public behavior is addressed here and this subject definitely falls into that category. In the quest to form a more [...]

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posted on February 2, 2010

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Ask SP: Readers’ Queries Answered

Readers’ questions answered. Reader 1 I am hoping that you could help me find a solution for properly responding to offers to shake hands in business situations. You see, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, which I don’t particularly want to announce upon meeting someone new. Handshaking is very painful for my affected hands and causes visible [...]

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