Carolyn Rothermel taught two levels of “Mind Your Manners” programs, one for first- and second-graders and another for third-, fourth- and fifth-graders.

Is there a way to respond to such a request, which I consider excessive and inappropriate, if it happens again?

Upon receiving the invite, I offered to bring a couple of homemade pies. The hosts replied that they would instead like me to ...

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