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DEAR MISS MANNERS:

Could you let ladies know how to sit? Especially those on TV who show their legs, some up to their panties, because they cross their legs?

At my school, in England, all the girls were taught to put our knees together. That way, you can sit without showing your panties but still look nice.

As prominent ladies are more and more often wearing trousers, this should get to be less of a problem. And the fashion industry keeps announcing that it is bringing back longer skirts – where else does it have to go? – but Miss Manners notices that this never seems to happen.

So it might be a good idea to bring back correct posture. It’s not just the peekaboo effect, but the fact that the loosely swinging bare leg is clumsy and distracting. Skirted ladies may properly cross their ankles instead.

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GENTLE READER: DEAR MISS MANNERS:

I have gotten involved with a wonderful nonprofit organization as a volunteer. Some elements of this organization would benefit from some extra cash so they could better serve their clients.

Is there an appropriate way to ask friends/family to donate to this cause rather than buy me gifts? It seems presumptive

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.)