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ways go off the registry for show-
ers," says Ms. Braunstein.
"It depends who it is," says Mr.
Freedman. "I normally spend be-
tween $100 and $200 on a wed-
ding gift. But if it's a really, really
good friend, I might spend $300."
Iris Hirsch, an advertising and
marketing representative based
in West Bloomfield, also says it
depends on the person. "I would
spend, as a single person, $35-
$50 for a shower gift [unless it's
a niece or nephew]. Normally I
buy what I like. And I'd spend
anywhere from $85-$125 for a
wedding gift," Ms. Hirsch ex-
plains. She also says she has no
qualms about giving cash as a
gift. Young people starting out
need cash, she says.
Now the question becomes, is
the gift of money in good taste?
Are a couple of Grants an accept-
able present for the newlyweds?
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Bridesmaids Wear Black? And
325 Other Most-Asked Etiquette
Questions, the answer is yes. "In
some social circles, money is an
acceptable and even welcome
present," writes Stewart. This
doesn't mean that the bride-to-
be should add a line at the bot-
tom of her invitation that says,
"Money would be appreciated."
That is in extremely bad taste,
believes Ms. Stewart.
For gift givers who think mon-
ey is impersonal, Ms. Stewart
suggests a gift certificate.
Does Miss Manners agree
with Ms. Stewart on the money-
as-gift issue? It is likely that, in
the most respectful of tones, Miss
Manners would frown upon mon-
ey and say "tsk tsk" to Ms. Stew-
art. She objects to "money as a
present on the grounds that the
recipient knows exactly what you
paid for it." ❑

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Mike Huckman

WXYZ-TV Reporter

Friday, March 14 • 8:30 p.m.

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Formerly a general assignment reporter in
Tucson, Arizona, and Boise, Idaho, Mike was a
weekend anchor/producer in Montana prior to
coming to Detroit. He has
won several broadcast
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first place from the
Arizona Associated Press
for spot news. He will
speak on his personal
journey as a Jewish
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there was room for two in 20
minutes." When she asked
where they were headed, the
man replied: "Bill Knapps."
When they pulled into
valet parking at the Golden
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course intimate dinner,
complete with Louis XIV co-
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the man."
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Ferndale, but not yet moved
in, "I asked if he wanted to
come see my new house. I
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floor and talked until 6 in the
morning."
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