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Rude Bitches Make Me Tired: Slightly Profane and Entirely Logical Answers to Modern Etiquette Dilemmas

This book offers a humorous and often profane perspective on modern social etiquette, providing logical and straightforward solutions to common dilemmas encountered in everyday life. more

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Celia Rivenbark
Celia Rivenbark

Celia Rivenbark is a renowned columnist known for her insightful and straightforward writing style. Her works cover a range of topics including society, culture, and politics. The specific birth and death dates are unknown. more

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