Letter writer couldn’t keep up with an old friend’s social group – so they haven’t seen each other in almost a year.

Brick buildings from the 1850s line the main street, housing quirky shops and tasting rooms. The town sits in the heart of Southern Oregon wine country, so you can sample local vintages without ...

I didn’t feel comfortable being involved. My friend would be preoccupied with the others, and I didn’t always feel accepted or welcome.

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Dear Miss Manners: I realize it’s an unpleasant world with unpleasant people who are going to say unpleasant things. But ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve had celiac disease for more than a decade, and it still hurts my feelings when people bring gluten-y cookies or cakes to group gatherings, and nothing for me.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether it's appropriate to expect dietary accommodations in small social settings.

A reader with celiac disease feels hurt when friends do not accommodate their dietary needs at gatherings and wonders if it’s ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I don’t know how to respond when meeting a friend and they exclaim, upon seeing me, “You’re all gussied up!” I don’t take it as a compliment. Somehow it sounds like a put-down.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader seeking advice on reconnecting with a childhood friend without joining her expensive social circle.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m fortunate to have had a dear friend ever since kindergarten.

Miss Manners, these gatherings were tough for me as an introvert. The group got larger and larger, to the point where I didn’t feel comfortable being involved. My friend would be preoccupied with the ...