Miss Manners: I thought loyalty, money and friendship meant something at hostel, then this happened

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a freelance journalist who has been living, off and on, in the private room of a hostel off the ...

MIss Manners: Hostel turns hostile

I am a freelance journalist who has been living, off and on, in the private room of a hostel off the beaten path. I love the place because it’s gorgeous and usually has excellent vibes, but there are ...

Miss Manners: My loyalty to this hostel meant nothing after I was cornered

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a freelance journalist who has been living, off and on, in the private room of a hostel off the ...
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Hostel turns hostile

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a freelance journalist who has been living, off and on, in the private room of a hostel off the beaten path. I love the place because it’ s gorgeous and usually has excellent ...

Miss Manners: I was accosted by a volunteer at a hostel for not cleaning up before I left

I am a freelance journalist who has been living, off and on, in the private room of a hostel off the beaten path. I love the ...

Miss Manners: A new volunteer behaved unforgivably toward me. I want her fired

This volunteer then blocked my way and cornered me. She went on a yelling, screaming rant, saying that I hadn’t left my ...

Miss Manners: I’m a regular at the hostel, and a new volunteer behaved unforgivably toward me

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a freelance journalist who has been living, off and on, in a private room at a hostel off the beaten ...

Miss Manners: Gender-neutral honorifics exist in other languages, but English is sadly lacking

I know gender-neutral honorifics do exist in other languages, but English is sadly lacking. Even a typically polite and ...

Miss Manners: Here’s why ‘sir’ and ‘ma’am’ aren’t appropriate anymore

I, like you, was raised to be polite. “Ma’am” and “sir” were my normal ways of addressing people. It has been difficult to ...

Miss Manners: Is this the secret reason people find ‘ma’am’ and ‘sir’ offensive these days?

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Miss Manners: When should one respond to an RSVP request if not planning to attend?

I send regrets for small group invitations, but am not sure what's expected and most helpful when included in a mass mailing ...
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Now accepting suggestions for a gender-neutral 'Hey, You'

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I think the reason that people think using“ ma’ am” or“ sir” is offensive stems from the idea that you have to assume someone’ s gender identity in order to use them. There are many ...