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Ladies who lunch serve up charity
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SHANGHAI : If you thought the life of an expat wife was an endless
round of luncheons, then think again.
The truth is, the daily inspection of the specials board and
forking gingerly at a Waldorf salad as you catch up on the latest
gossip is one way to avoid a lonely existence.
And for many among the lunch set, the table by the window is where
great ideas to help the community are served up with the crevettes et
asperges. For too long, too many people have thought the life of an
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