DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work for a midsized company that has a centralized administrative office, in addition to locations where we do field work. I am part of the administration, and work permanently ...

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 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: Two of the most important people in my life -- my beloved husband, and my closest partner at work -- share a most annoying habit. The habit is this: When they need something, they ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A group of six longtime friends planned a get-together at my house including snacks and games. Miss Manners: This is a real letter about staying in a house without a toilet Miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am lucky in that multiple friends of mine offered to host a baby shower for my upcoming arrival. Related Articles Miss Manners: The server gave a weak apology but I wouldn’t tell ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am lucky in that multiple friends of mine offered to host a baby shower for my upcoming arrival. I demurred with all of them and most of them dropped the subject. Two friends ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have just gone back to work with a broken wrist. How do I stop people, in a polite way, from trying to grab at my arm? I clearly have a cast on; however, several people think it’s ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What do you do when the duty to write thank-you notes overwhelms any genuine sense of gratitude? In my own upbringing, reciprocity and eagerness to give were prized over the finer ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend called me asking if she could crash at my place that same day. I thought that was super-rude. Miss Manners: My so-called friends said I need to get over my grief Miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I dine out often. I use my napkin and have good manners, but even so, there are times that I apparently get small particles of food on my face. When this happens, my ...