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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I just hosted my book club in my home. A member who had never been in my home before whipped out her iPhone and started taking pictures of my artwork, furniture and knickknacks. She is a nice person, and I don’t own any Leonardos, but it felt like she was planning a heist. Is this photo-snapping acceptable? It felt creepy to me. GENTLE READER: A generous interpretation, Miss Manners supposes, would be that your guest was admiring your taste. But if you found the photo-taking creepy, you could have said, “I’d be happy to tell you the history of these pieces or share informati…

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