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Miss Manners: I gave the teen money, and now I’m in an awkward situation DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son is getting married, and I am wondering how to handle family photographs.
If apologizing to this culprit seems counterintuitive, Miss Manners asks you to consider the alternative: Do you want to be ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I love candid photographs. I also appreciate posed, portrait-like photos. I believe the subjects of these photographs, whether candid or posed, should be given the opportunity ...
I pickled the vegetables, which were sourced from a farm stand. I baked the bread from wheat milled locally, and the bologna ...
"Is there a way to gently encourage the hospital staff to be less concerned with the status of the area that the patients are ...
Among the portraits is that of Judith Martin, better known as advice columnist “Miss Manners.” The first lady of etiquette spoke with the magazine’s Arcynta Ali Childs.
GENTLE READER: The last time Miss Manners checked, tennis was played with a single ball, so let’s try and keep our eyes on ...
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have discovered that my husband’s small business has been sending out birthday/anniversary cards addressed to clients by their first names (e.g., Joe Smith).
Dear Miss Manners: My ex-wife (we divorced 40 years ago) recently did something I would never dream of doing: She threw herself an elaborate catered party for her 70th birthday.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I bought a drink at a coffee shop that came to $4.22 with tax.I was presented with three tip options: $1, $2 or $3 — 25%, 50% or 75%, respectively. Since there weren’t any ...