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The Rules Of: Flaking Out

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Christie Young
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August 9, 2011 • 6:00 am PDT
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Welcome to The Rules, an illustrated guide to modern etiquette.

Posted in: Culture,; Lifestyle,; The Rules

Tags: events,; lifestyle,; friends,; etiquette,; turtles,; the rules,; socializing,; flaking out,; partying,; magic tricks,; excuses

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