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Dear Prudie,

This is an odd question to ask a stranger--but at least you are objective, seeing as how we don't know each other. I am undecided about whether or not to get breast implants. I have convinced myself that they are not dangerous. The issue, now, is the correctness of having such a procedure. I do not mean political correctness; I mean how important should it be for 1) oneself, 2) one's "onlookers," and whatever ethical-philosophical considerations come into play. My boyfriend, by the way, says the decision is mine. (P.S.: I am not particularly flat-chested.)

--To D or Not To D

Dear To,

This is a first for Prudie, who has never been asked before to decide about someone's chest enhancement.

Only you know the reasons for considering implants. Are you built like a boy? Do you think a pair of remarkable hooters will change your life for the better? Do you think drawing attention to your chest is a good thing? In general, there do not seem to be "ethical-philosophical considerations" attached to breasts. Prudie's personal view is that implants fool very few people (they often do not feel genuine to a companion) and really, what is the point? Prudie wishes she could attribute the phrase to the proper person, but some clever soul named the bearers of implants "the balloon smugglers." That pretty much expresses Prudie's thoughts on the matter.

--Prudie, naturally

Dear Prudence,

Could it be that Courteous Carol,who so disliked the use of the expression "there you go," has confused that phrase with "off you go?" I'm not sure whether the latter has any currency in America, but here in Australia it is often uttered in a pleasant--and perhaps patronizing tone of voice in instances such as, say, insisting to a reluctant teen-ager that he march off and do his homework. By actually describing the addressee's future act of leaving the presence of the speaker, the "off you go" indicates a request for departure.