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September 6, 2005
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The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
09-06-2005

Mailbox full of handbag etiquette -- The readers agree: When you're dining out, guard your purse
Date: 09-06-2005, Tuesday
Section: ENTERTAINMENT
Edtion: All Editions
Column: DEAR ABBY

DEAR ABBY: In response to the question of where to place one's handbag in a restaurant, you replied: "If you're carrying a small, dressy evening bag, place it on the table. However, if you're carrying a large handbag, put it on the floor next to your chair or beneath the table so the server won't trip on it."

I keep my smaller purses between my body and/or trusted companion or the wall, and I place larger bags on the floor, making sure my foot is in contact with it at ...

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