Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names ...

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?

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).

Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...

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.

GENTLE READER: Your confidence that you are not required to reciprocate in your apartment, though technically correct, ...

The sign at the health clinic I visit regularly says tipping the valet is not required — so I don’t. But one day, the valet ...

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Now that we know the dog is going, we want to bow out of the engagement but would prefer to do it in the least hurtful way.

By doing so, she is telling her friends how much they need to spend and depriving them of the fun of choosing a special gift ...

Dear Miss Manners: My husband and I, along with a friend, pre-purchased hard-to-get opera tickets. We’ve looked forward to attending for many months. However, we just learned that our companion ...