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Is there hope for civility?: Opinion column by Tom Purcell

Recent Pew Research Center surveys found that about one-third of Americans say they often encounter rudeness in public life. The word civilitas — Latin for “the behavior expected of a citizen” — gives ...
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Daughter is in a fight with her friend, and the letter writer has a feeling the friend’s mom is also upset. Dear Miss Manners ...
To be clear, Miss Manners does not condone the practice. But if you are squeamish, she would suggest that you not look too ...
After a long commute home, the letter writer is always dashing to the bathroom – and rudely cutting off neighbor in the ...
I wanted to refuse my drink as a matter of principle, but the pretzels they previously served were calling my name.
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a man on handling his sister's confusing texts ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I flew to the home of a friend to help her with a project as a favor. She has two cats, and unfortunately, ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I beg for guidance on the proper etiquette with one’s cutlery at hotel buffet breakfasts. While there are abundant clean plates, the protocol seems to be that one has but a single ...
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at missmanners.com, by email to [email protected], or through postal mail ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I enjoy theater and concerts and am in a position to treat others to these events. I usually purchase two tickets and invite a friend who might enjoy the event. Unfortunately, some ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: On our neighborhood app, one of my neighbors cautioned that two young men had recently knocked on her door ...