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Miss Manners: Must I explain why I don’t drink to those who insist I imbibe?

When "no thank you" isn't enough...

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As of June 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened When "no thank you" isn't enough...
The headline split Oregonian frames it as "Miss Manners: Must I explain why I don’t drink to those who insist I imbibe?". The Post-Standard (Syracuse) frames it as "Miss Manners: Pressuring someone to have a drink crosses the line of hospitality".
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CenterMiss Manners: Must I explain why I don’t drink to those who insist I imbibe?

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OregonianNews report · Jun 20, 4:00 PM

Miss Manners: Must I explain why I don’t drink to those who insist I imbibe?

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When "no thank you" isn't enough...

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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Jun 20, 7:00 PM

Miss Manners: How do I respond to a host who insists I have ‘just one glass of wine’?

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I have been sober for 26 years, and every now and then I have to decline alcoholic beverages at a gathering. Usually the host or hostess understands...

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Jun 20, 3:30 PM: The Post-Standard (Syracuse) joined the source map.

Jun 20, 4:00 PM: Oregonian joined the source map.

Jun 20, 7:00 PM: The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.