DEAR MISS MANNERS: I accompanied my wife to the funeral of a former co-worker. Afterward, at an informal reception, my wife was chatting up a man I recognized from high school debate competitions 50 ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have seen a close relative in the news for something nefarious. Related Articles Miss Manners: My neighbor’s plus-ones are nice women, but they’re outsiders Miss Manners: Their ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter acted poorly and distanced herself from one of her good friends. This is the second time in a few years she has done this. Related Articles Miss Manners: Their gift to ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: After a meal at a restaurant, my mother is in the habit of vigorously rubbing both of her hands with one or two lemon slices, squeezing the juice into her palms, pouring water onto ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have now been to three weddings where I found out that the couple was already married, and just going through the motions. The first was a couple who had gotten legally married ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have now been to three (!) weddings where I found out that the couple was already married, and just going through the motions. The first was a couple who had gotten legally ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: After a meal at a restaurant, my mother is in the habit of vigorously rubbing both of her hands with one or two lemon slices, squeezing the juice into her palms, pouring water onto ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: After commuting to the same job for 15 years, 15 minutes from my home, last winter I took a better job an hour away. My body refuses to adjust to this new reality. Miss Manners: My ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at dinner with two friends, and one shared the terrible news that her beloved dog had been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. The only treatment is to make the dog ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at dinner with two friends, and one shared the terrible news that her beloved dog had been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. Miss Manners: Neighbor trims vines and tosses ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A few months ago, I met a man on a singles website and we began dating. Things seem to be progressing nicely between us until he blurted out that he was married. He explained that ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a number of food allergies. I can manage them when dining at home, and even in some restaurants, where I can choose what I can handle and request “leave-outs.” But dining at ...