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My name is Erica Manney, and I am usually found blogging at YouShouldOnlyKnow.com. I write about modern manners and getting out of sticky social situations. My qualifications? I am always finding myself in said sticky situations and have lots of ways to get out of them. I have prepared my own list of emergency items, practically guaranteed to get you out of a myriad of sticky social situations and climb out of etiquette breech.

Breath Mints - As a rule of thumb whenever someone offers you gum or a mint, take it. They are being polite and possibly trying to tell you something. Find it at drugstore.com.

Matches - Impromptu birthday cupcakes, mood lighting, blackout candle-lighting and more. You can substitute a lighter, but that won't help you out after a trip to the guest bathroom. Yes, I went there.

Two Quarters -  I know, I know. Everyone has a cell phone, and even meters take credit cards (at least in NYC they do) but this is advice from my dad and I always find myself in need of a quarter. How much room does this really take up?

Business Card Holder - This is less "emergency" and more "that's one classy broad." In a pinch or when you are using a clutch, it can also hold your ID and credit cards. Find it at Urban Outfitters.

Tissues - When you need one, there is just no substitute. These have saline and aloe for a clean, soft nose. Find them at drugstore.com.

Safety Pins - Depending on the kind of business card holder you get, you can even keep these little life-savers in there! Carrying these pretty much guarantees that one day you will meet your future best friend in a ladies restroom. Find them at Walgreens.

Pen - Get one with a cap that screws on. The last thing you need is to create your own sticky situation by a leak, or an errant cap. This set is by Jonathan Adler and can be found at Barnes and Noble.

Mirror -  Check for stuff in your teeth, re-touch makeup and because someone always needs one. Get one with a cover, so it doesn't break. Can you tell I'm accident prone? Find it at Sephora.

Swiss Army Knife - I have never, ever regretted carrying one of these. I'm a fan of the "card" style. Bonus if it comes with an LED flashlight. But if you are a wine drinker, I recommend the bulkier style and make sure it comes with a corkscrew. Also, make sure either style includes a bottle opener (priorities!). Word of advice leave this at home before heading to the airport. Find this at Target.

There are tons of other things I carry, if my bag is big enough. Flip-flops or ballet flats, a small flashlight, Band-Aids, a bottle of water, aspirin, a granola bar; but the above are the essentials whenever I leave the house. What else would you keep in your Sticky Situations Emergency Kit?