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Dear Mary

Dear Mary: How can I say no to charities I don’t want to support?

16 November 2024

9:00 AM

16 November 2024

9:00 AM

Q. My wife worked in the picture department of a very reputable auction house but has now taken to retirement with great enthusiasm. However, friends are constantly contacting her for free advice, valuations etc. They usually start with: ‘I know you’ve retired, but this won’t take you very long…’ She finds this irritating, yet doesn’t want to offend anyone – she just wants a peaceful retirement.

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