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The Social Climber's Bible

A Book of Manners, Practical Tips, and Spiritual Advice for the Upwardly Mobile

by Dirk Wittenborn, Jazz Johnson ...

Narrated by Mozhan Marno ...

Unabridged

7 hours 8 min

Welcome fledging Social Climbers! Allow us to show you the way. Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, so what's the big deal? You shouldn't be punished for wanting to improve your lot in life! This is America, after all. In the grand tradition of True Prep and The Hipster Handbook, The Social Climber's Bible will teach you everything you need to know to become a pro Mountaineer: * ... Read more

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Welcome fledging Social Climbers! Allow us to show you the way. Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, so what's the big deal? You shouldn't be punished for wanting to improve your lot in life! This is America, after all. In the grand tradition of True Prep and The Hipster Handbook, The Social Climber's Bible will teach you everything you need to know to become a pro Mountaineer: *
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Etiquette Guide to Japan

Know the rules that make the difference!

by Boye Lafayette De Mente, Geoff Botting ...

Narrated by Tim Campbell ...

Unabridged

3 hours 42 min

Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists readers traveling to Japan for business.Although often ... Read more

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Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists readers traveling to Japan for business.Although often
... Read more
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Modern Etiquette Made Easy

A Five-Step Method to Mastering Etiquette

by Myka Meier ...

Narrated by Allyson Ryan ...

Unabridged

4 hours 26 min

In her debut book, Modern Etiquette Made Easy, the Queen of Good Manners Myka Meier takes formal etiquette that she learned while training under a former member of the Queen of England's household and breaks it down into five easy steps to help you feel 100 percent confident in the areas of social, dining, business, and networking etiquette.In this refreshingly entertaining etiquette guide, Myka ... Read more

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In her debut book, Modern Etiquette Made Easy, the Queen of Good Manners Myka Meier takes formal etiquette that she learned while training under a former member of the Queen of England's household and breaks it down into five easy steps to help you feel 100 percent confident in the areas of social, dining, business, and networking etiquette.In this refreshingly entertaining etiquette guide, Myka
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Business Etiquette Made Easy

The Essential Guide to Professional Success

by Myka Meier ...

Narrated by Amy McFadden ...

Unabridged

3 hours 56 min

Crowned "the picture of grace" by Vogue magazine, the founder of the Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program spills her insider tips on how to achieve an upper edge in your career.Etiquette expert Myka Meier has coached thousands of business professionals and worked with internal human resources and hiring departments of some of the most successful Fortune 100 companies to learn what it takes to be the ... Read more

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Crowned "the picture of grace" by Vogue magazine, the founder of the Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program spills her insider tips on how to achieve an upper edge in your career.Etiquette expert Myka Meier has coached thousands of business professionals and worked with internal human resources and hiring departments of some of the most successful Fortune 100 companies to learn what it takes to be the
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The Bro Code

by Barney Stinson ...

Narrated by Neil Patrick Harris ...

Unabridged

1 hour 42 min

**From the hit TV show How I Met Your Mother comes Barney Stinson’s words of wit, wisdom, and awesomeness, The Bro Code—the New York Times bestseller (really!) with more than a million copies in print all around the world.Everyone’s life is governed by an internal code of conduct. Some call it morality. Others call it religion. But Bros in the know call this Holy Grail The Bro Code.The Bro Code is ... Read more

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**From the hit TV show How I Met Your Mother comes Barney Stinson’s words of wit, wisdom, and awesomeness, The Bro Code—the New York Times bestseller (really!) with more than a million copies in print all around the world.Everyone’s life is governed by an internal code of conduct. Some call it morality. Others call it religion. But Bros in the know call this Holy Grail The Bro Code.The Bro Code is
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Cuba - Culture Smart!

by Russell Madicks ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Unabridged

3 hours 43 min

Culture Smart! Cuba provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in Cuba, ensuring that you arrive aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide tells you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with Cubans. This inside knowledge will enable you to feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, ... Read more

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Culture Smart! Cuba provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in Cuba, ensuring that you arrive aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide tells you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with Cubans. This inside knowledge will enable you to feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust,
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The Art of Southern Charm

by Deborah Davis, Patricia Altschul ...

Narrated by Tiffany Morgan ...

Unabridged

5 hours 53 min

Fan-favorite Bravolebrity Patricia Altschul from the primetime show Southern Charm finally brings fans her eagerly anticipated opus on etiquette and living a glamorous Southern lifestyle. Patricia provides advice on every situation, from hosting a memorable cocktail party, to decoding the dress code for any event, to handling a drunken boor at the dinner table, to delivering the perfectly phrased ... Read more

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Fan-favorite Bravolebrity Patricia Altschul from the primetime show Southern Charm finally brings fans her eagerly anticipated opus on etiquette and living a glamorous Southern lifestyle. Patricia provides advice on every situation, from hosting a memorable cocktail party, to decoding the dress code for any event, to handling a drunken boor at the dinner table, to delivering the perfectly phrased
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The Art of Manliness

Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man

by Brett McKay, Kate McKay ...

Narrated by Todd McLaren ...

Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

While it's definitely more than just monster trucks, grilling, and six-pack abs, true manliness is hard to define. The words macho and manly are not synonymous.Taking lessons from classic gentlemen such as Benjamin Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt, authors Brett and Kate McKay have created a collection of the most useful advice every man needs to know to live life to its full potential.This book ... Read more

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While it's definitely more than just monster trucks, grilling, and six-pack abs, true manliness is hard to define. The words macho and manly are not synonymous.Taking lessons from classic gentlemen such as Benjamin Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt, authors Brett and Kate McKay have created a collection of the most useful advice every man needs to know to live life to its full potential.This book
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Die Kunst des lässigen Anstands

27 altmodische Tugenden für heute

by Alexander von Schönburg ...

Narrated by Felix von Manteuffel ...

Abridged

10 hours 27 min

Neues vom Autor der SPIEGEL-Bestseller Weltgeschichte to go und Die Kunst des stilvollen VerarmensWir leben in einem Zeitalter der Rüpelhaftigkeit und Selbstsucht. Überall gilt »ich zuerst«, es geht ständig ums Selbstoptimieren und den größtmöglichen eigenen Vorteil, so wird gedrängelt, gerempelt, auf Facebook gepöbelt. Aber auf diese Weise kommt niemand wirklich weit, im Gegenteil, das ... Read more

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Neues vom Autor der SPIEGEL-Bestseller Weltgeschichte to go und Die Kunst des stilvollen VerarmensWir leben in einem Zeitalter der Rüpelhaftigkeit und Selbstsucht. Überall gilt »ich zuerst«, es geht ständig ums Selbstoptimieren und den größtmöglichen eigenen Vorteil, so wird gedrängelt, gerempelt, auf Facebook gepöbelt. Aber auf diese Weise kommt niemand wirklich weit, im Gegenteil, das
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Switzerland - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by Kendall Hunter ...

Narrated by Anna Bentinck ...

Unabridged

3 hours 42 min

There is far more to Switzerland than beautiful scenery, chocolate, watches, faceless bankers, and spotless cities. The real Switzerland is full of surprises and anything but bland. This small, rugged, landlocked country at the heart of Europe has been a confederation since the first three cantons came together in a defensive alliance in 1291. Four national languages are spoken within its borders. ... Read more

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There is far more to Switzerland than beautiful scenery, chocolate, watches, faceless bankers, and spotless cities. The real Switzerland is full of surprises and anything but bland. This small, rugged, landlocked country at the heart of Europe has been a confederation since the first three cantons came together in a defensive alliance in 1291. Four national languages are spoken within its borders.
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Japan - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by Paul Norbury ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Series series Culture Smart!
Unabridged

3 hours 29 min

Japan is at a crossroads. The postwar economic miracle that brought it unprecedented development and prosperity is over. Since the publication of the first Culture Smart! guide, it has been overtaken by China as the world's second-largest economy. The balance of power in Asia has shifted and new players are entering the field. No one can predict how Japan will rise to the challenge, or what effect ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Japan is at a crossroads. The postwar economic miracle that brought it unprecedented development and prosperity is over. Since the publication of the first Culture Smart! guide, it has been overtaken by China as the world's second-largest economy. The balance of power in Asia has shifted and new players are entering the field. No one can predict how Japan will rise to the challenge, or what effect
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Asking for a Friend

Three Centuries of Advice on Life, Love, Money, and Other Burning Questions from a Nation Obsessed

by Jessica Weisberg ...

Narrated by Karissa Vacker ...

Unabridged

9 hours 19 min

A delightful history of Americans' obsession with advice -- from Poor Richard to Dr. Spock to Miss MannersAmericans, for all our talk of pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps, obsessively seek advice on matters large and small. Perhaps precisely because we believe in bettering ourselves and our circumstances in life, we ask for guidance constantly. And this has been true since our nation's ... Read more

$27.99 USD

A delightful history of Americans' obsession with advice -- from Poor Richard to Dr. Spock to Miss MannersAmericans, for all our talk of pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps, obsessively seek advice on matters large and small. Perhaps precisely because we believe in bettering ourselves and our circumstances in life, we ask for guidance constantly. And this has been true since our nation's
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Make Him BEG for Your Attention: 75 Communication Secrets for Captivating Men to Get the Love and Commitment You Deserve

by Bruce Bryans ...

Narrated by Dan Culhane ...

Unabridged

1 hour 57 min

Men give their undivided attention to those who respect them. If a man doesn't feel respected while communicating with you, he'll find the respect he needs elsewhere. The woman who knows how to communicate with men can influence the man she wants without resorting to that miniskirt he loves.A man craves the attention of a gracious woman who knows exactly what to say to him, when to say it, and, ... Read more

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Men give their undivided attention to those who respect them. If a man doesn't feel respected while communicating with you, he'll find the respect he needs elsewhere. The woman who knows how to communicate with men can influence the man she wants without resorting to that miniskirt he loves.A man craves the attention of a gracious woman who knows exactly what to say to him, when to say it, and,
... Read more
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Vietnam - Culture Smart!

by Geoffrey Murray ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

Culture Smart! Vietnam outlines the history, culture, and traditions of the Vietnamese. It explains certain deep-seated attitudes, describes some of the social and cultural changes now under way, and gives practical advice on what to expect and how to behave in unfamiliar situations. It aims to help you discover for yourself the warmth and vast potential of this fascinating country and its ... Read more

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Culture Smart! Vietnam outlines the history, culture, and traditions of the Vietnamese. It explains certain deep-seated attitudes, describes some of the social and cultural changes now under way, and gives practical advice on what to expect and how to behave in unfamiliar situations. It aims to help you discover for yourself the warmth and vast potential of this fascinating country and its
... Read more
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Dating Deal Breakers That Drive Men Away: 12 Relationship Killers that Ruin Your Long-Term Potential with High-Quality Men

by Bruce Bryans ...

Narrated by Dan Culhane ...

Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

Goodhearted, highly masculine, relationship-minded men will do everything in their power to avoid falling in love with a woman that could make their life a living hell. And because of this one simple fact, guys like this are very discriminating when assessing a woman’s long-term relationship potential.When evaluating a woman’s long-term relationship potential, high-quality men place greater ... Read more

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Goodhearted, highly masculine, relationship-minded men will do everything in their power to avoid falling in love with a woman that could make their life a living hell. And because of this one simple fact, guys like this are very discriminating when assessing a woman’s long-term relationship potential.When evaluating a woman’s long-term relationship potential, high-quality men place greater
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Works Well with Others

An Outsider’s Guide to Shaking Hands, Shutting Up, Handling Jerks, and Other Crucial Skills in Business That No One Ever Teaches You

by Ross McCammon ...

Narrated by Tom Taylorson ...

Unabridged

4 hours 12 min

Before he got a job at Esquire and before he became the etiquette columnist at Entrepreneur magazine, Ross McCammon was staring out a second floor window at a parking lot in suburban Dallas wondering if it was five o’clock yet. One phone call from Esquire changed everything.This is McCammon’s honest, funny, and entertaining journey from impostor to authority—a story that begins with periods of ... Read more

$16.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Before he got a job at Esquire and before he became the etiquette columnist at Entrepreneur magazine, Ross McCammon was staring out a second floor window at a parking lot in suburban Dallas wondering if it was five o’clock yet. One phone call from Esquire changed everything.This is McCammon’s honest, funny, and entertaining journey from impostor to authority—a story that begins with periods of
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Keep It Shut

What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All (Updated and Expanded, Including a Bonus 10-Day Devotional)

by Karen Ehman ...

Narrated by Charity Spencer ...

Unabridged

8 hours 25 min

MORE THAN 300,000 COPIES SOLD!Gain practical insights into breaking habits of gossip, flattery, verbal retaliation, and people-pleasing in this encouraging and biblical resource on taming your tongue.Got words? Oh yeah, you do! The average person speaks over 2.5 million per year--not to mention the ones they type online. In this fully updated and expanded edition of Keep It Shut, Karen Ehman--a ... Read more

$26.99 USD

MORE THAN 300,000 COPIES SOLD!Gain practical insights into breaking habits of gossip, flattery, verbal retaliation, and people-pleasing in this encouraging and biblical resource on taming your tongue.Got words? Oh yeah, you do! The average person speaks over 2.5 million per year--not to mention the ones they type online. In this fully updated and expanded edition of Keep It Shut, Karen Ehman--a
... Read more
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Choosing Civility

The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct

by P. M. Forni ...

Narrated by David Drummond ...

Unabridged

5 hours

Most people would agree that thoughtful behavior and common decency arein short supply, or simply forgotten in hurried lives of emails,cellphones, and multi-tasking. In Choosing Civility, P. M. Forniidentifies the twenty-five rules that are most essential in connectingeffectively and happily with others. In clear, witty, and,well...civilized language, Forni covers topics that include:Think Twice ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Most people would agree that thoughtful behavior and common decency arein short supply, or simply forgotten in hurried lives of emails,cellphones, and multi-tasking. In Choosing Civility, P. M. Forniidentifies the twenty-five rules that are most essential in connectingeffectively and happily with others. In clear, witty, and,well...civilized language, Forni covers topics that include:Think Twice
... Read more
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Queer Eye For the Straight Guy

The Fab 5's Guide to Looking Better, Cooking Better, Dressing Better, Behaving Better, and Living Better

by Ted Allen, Kyan Douglas, Thom Filicia, Carson Kressley, Jai Rodriguez ...

Narrated by Ted Allen, Kyan Douglas, Thom Filicia, Carson Kressley, Jai Rodriguez ...

Abridged

3 hours 57 min

Imagine this: Five eminently stylish and hilariously witty gay men -- authoritative experts in food and wine, grooming, decorating, fashion, and culture -- invade your life, assess your strengths and weaknesses, and, in the course of a day, make you better dressed, better groomed, better mannered, and a better cook, living in a better home. All of this is painless (unless you have a really ... Read more

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Imagine this: Five eminently stylish and hilariously witty gay men -- authoritative experts in food and wine, grooming, decorating, fashion, and culture -- invade your life, assess your strengths and weaknesses, and, in the course of a day, make you better dressed, better groomed, better mannered, and a better cook, living in a better home. All of this is painless (unless you have a really
... Read more
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Pot Psychology's How to Be

Lowbrow Advice from High People

by Tracie Egan Morrissey, Rich Juzwiak ...

Narrated by Tracie Egan Morrissey, Rich Juzwiak, Lindsay Mound ...

Unabridged

4 hours 41 min

Do you love stylish, sexy advice? Do you love marijuana? Get the best of both worlds with Pot Psychology's How to Be, the hot, new, easy-to-use book from the creators of the Jezebel.com video advice sensation, Pot Psychology.We're Tracie and Rich, and our system guarantees results. We'll tell you how to be, and we'll do so quickly to cater to the attention spans of stoners and busy moms on the go ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Do you love stylish, sexy advice? Do you love marijuana? Get the best of both worlds with Pot Psychology's How to Be, the hot, new, easy-to-use book from the creators of the Jezebel.com video advice sensation, Pot Psychology.We're Tracie and Rich, and our system guarantees results. We'll tell you how to be, and we'll do so quickly to cater to the attention spans of stoners and busy moms on the go
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As a Gentleman Would Say Revised and Expanded

Responses to Life's Important (and Sometimes Awkward) Situations

by John Bridges, Bryan Curtis ...

Narrated by John Behrens ...

Series series The GentleManners Series
Unabridged

2 hours 30 min

Simple reminders and new ideas for any man who is eager to navigate the obstacle course of his own words.On any given day, a man is faced with situations that demand a response. He runs into a friend who was recently fired . . . His date can’t seem to pry herself away from a texting conversation during dinner . . . Someone at his gym routinely monopolizes the equipment . . . He finds himself in a ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Simple reminders and new ideas for any man who is eager to navigate the obstacle course of his own words.On any given day, a man is faced with situations that demand a response. He runs into a friend who was recently fired . . . His date can’t seem to pry herself away from a texting conversation during dinner . . . Someone at his gym routinely monopolizes the equipment . . . He finds himself in a
... Read more
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Just Good Manners

by William Hanson ...

Narrated by William Hanson ...

Unabridged

7 hours 53 min

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom William Hanson, “the Emily Post for the TikTok generation” (Vanity Fair) and beloved etiquette authority, comes the quintessential guide to courtesy, charm, grace, and decorum.What is the correct way to get out of dreaded small talk? How do you end an email in way that is both polite and firm? How do you set a table fit for a king, or better yet, Martha Stewart? Don’t ... Read more

$19.99 USD

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom William Hanson, “the Emily Post for the TikTok generation” (Vanity Fair) and beloved etiquette authority, comes the quintessential guide to courtesy, charm, grace, and decorum.What is the correct way to get out of dreaded small talk? How do you end an email in way that is both polite and firm? How do you set a table fit for a king, or better yet, Martha Stewart? Don’t
... Read more
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Unmentionable

The Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners

by Therese Oneill ...

Narrated by Betsy Foldes Meiman ...

Unabridged

7 hours 12 min

Have you ever wished you could live in an earlier, more romantic era? Ladies, welcome to the 19th century, where there's arsenic in your face cream, a pot of cold pee sits under your bed, and all of your underwear is crotchless. (Why? Shush, dear. A lady doesn't question.)Unmentionable is your hilarious, illustrated, scandalously honest (yet never crass) guide to the secrets of Victorian womanhood ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Have you ever wished you could live in an earlier, more romantic era? Ladies, welcome to the 19th century, where there's arsenic in your face cream, a pot of cold pee sits under your bed, and all of your underwear is crotchless. (Why? Shush, dear. A lady doesn't question.)Unmentionable is your hilarious, illustrated, scandalously honest (yet never crass) guide to the secrets of Victorian womanhood
... Read more
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French for Travelers: Essential Phrases and Dialogues

by Isabelle Laurent ...

Narrated by Isabelle Laurent ...

Unabridged

1 hour 31 min

Master essential French vocabulary and cultural etiquette to navigate your Parisian vacation with total confidence. Whether you are commuting to work while dreaming of a European getaway or actively planning your itinerary, this immersive audio journey replaces tedious memorization with real-life dialogues. Step off the plane feeling relaxed, prepared, and ready to embrace the local lifestyle ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master essential French vocabulary and cultural etiquette to navigate your Parisian vacation with total confidence. Whether you are commuting to work while dreaming of a European getaway or actively planning your itinerary, this immersive audio journey replaces tedious memorization with real-life dialogues. Step off the plane feeling relaxed, prepared, and ready to embrace the local lifestyle
... Read more

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