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Dear Mary: I know an interior designer socially, but is it acceptable to ask her advice?

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7 March 2015

9:00 AM

7 March 2015

9:00 AM

Q. A close friend is dating a renowned decorator. Meanwhile, on a limited budget, I am trying to smarten up my flat. I could not afford to pay her but I would love to ask this decorator advice on one or two questions. She is very friendly and nice but can I reasonably ask her the next time she comes round to my flat? I wonder if such questions would be off limits, just as you should never consult a doctor in a social situation.

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