Miss Manners: I was shoved aside at my own birthday bowling bash
DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names ...
Miss Manners: Dad’s girlfriend makes a scene at my bowling birthday party
Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...
Miss Manners: Dad’s new girlfriend ruins bowling birthday party
No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.
Miss Manners: Thanks for dinner, but ... let’s not do this again
Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?
Miss Manners: A virtual stranger disrupted my bowling party, and nobody knew what to do
DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).
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Miss Manners: Do we have to reciprocate a dinner with people we don’t like?
GENTLE READER: Your confidence that you are not required to reciprocate in your apartment, though technically correct, ...
Miss Manners: Should you tip the valet at a clinic with a “no gratuities required” policy?
Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...
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Miss Manners: My boyfriend eats like a caveman and it’s embarrassing
GENTLE READER: Would you settle for matching the etiquette ... unlike business ones, emotional suffering counts more than monetary contributions. Please send your questions to Miss Manners at ...
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Miss Manners: My work-from-home husband has installed himself at the kitchen table and it’s a problem
What etiquette rules ... unlike business ones, emotional suffering counts more than monetary contributions. (Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to ...
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Miss Manners: Is it wrong that my friend group always goes dutch?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a number of friends I regularly ... Are we violating any principles of etiquette by continuing to gather on these terms? We’re all still happy with the arrangements ...
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Miss Manners: Husband’s work-from-wherever habits disrupt spouse’s routine
In marital negotiations, unlike business ones, emotional suffering counts more than monetary contributions. Dear Miss Manners ... you settle for matching the etiquette to the occasion?
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Miss Manners: If it ain’t broke
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a number of friends I regularly ... Are we violating any principles of etiquette by continuing to gather on these terms? We’re all still happy with the arrangements ...