Carolyn Hax: Couple keep pushing for donations to their nonprofit
Adapted from an online discussion.
Dear Carolyn: A new acquaintance runs a 'nonprofit' organization that pays for her and her husband's big salaries, international travel, and a very nice waterfront home where her office is.
She has encouraged us to donate a few times, but her husband has been very pushy. We've just said that we already have our favorite charities, but he still pushes.
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