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1) It's mostly a moot point - most people who buy you physical gifts will ship them to you ahead of time 2) For those (few) that don't, it's your responsibility to get them back to Hawaii with you. U… (View Post)

I lived in Rome for a summer while in college - it was fabulous. I haven't been in the fall, but May was absolutely perfect (to me - I grew up in the South though). I imagine September would be simil… (View Post)

Unfortunately, not everybody will be able to be there. But that's life. In general, I would avoid holiday weddings, especially those during the summer. For most folks vacation time is really valuable… (View Post)

jdluvr, thank you notes for birthday and xmas gifts are not regional. It's etiquette. If you were to read any etiquette book on the subject they would all say the same thing. Once again, a thank you … (View Post)

Arlington isn't far out. I spent several months living in Pentagon City for an internship, and I was able to get to the other side of the city in 20 min on the metro once I boarded. Arlington is abou… (View Post)