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Commentator Marianne Jennings longs for the days when it was all right to say to an office-mate (of the opposite sex) "Hey, nice tie!" Instead, people roam around offices, afraid to make eye contact, avoiding saying anything nice to anyone. She suggests that Hallmark should create a national compliment day...so she can send a card.

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