DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is personally delivering an invitation, wedding or otherwise, socially acceptable?
GENTLE READER: It was traditionally considered preferable to avoid the post by sending a footman, as Miss Manners recalls. If you do not happen to have a footman, you may use your own feet.
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