Miss Manners: Your prying questions about my children and grandchildren hurt more than you realize

I was at the dentist last week and the hygienist, whom I had never met before, mentioned she had a new grandchild. I naturally congratulated her and asked the polite questions: sex, name, etc. Then ...
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Miss Manners: There’s a thin line between chatty and nosy

I was at the dentist last week and the hygienist, whom I had never met before, mentioned she had a new grandchild. I ...
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Miss Manners: Friend holds grudge in gourmet dinner group

That Easter dinner request was made 10 years ago and was cheerfully accommodated. To have this held as a trespass on my part ...

Dear Miss Manners: How to shut down nosy questions politely

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at missmanners.com, by email to [email protected], or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, ...

Miss Manners: Is it rude to bring food to work that doesn’t meet all employees’ dietary restrictions?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work at a small, family-owned business where a few employees have dietary restrictions, some by choice and some by medical necessity.

Miss Manners: Should I resist sharing snacks at work knowing some people’s dietary needs won’t be met?

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...

Dear Miss Manners: I laughed at an awkward comment—what now?

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at missmanners.com, by email to [email protected], or through postal mail ...

Miss Manners: My co-workers saw me nearly topless at a festival and laughed

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin offers advice on maintaining professional dignity when ...

Miss Manners: Is it rude to share my baking if not everyone can eat it?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to food sharing in workplaces with dietary ...