Miss Manners: They barely know me but they’ve decided I should be married

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I got married at an early age, but the marital bliss was short-lived as my wife died a few years later.

Miss Manners: Is a thank you in order to my neighbor after paying me to watch their house?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Do you thank your neighbor for paying you to watch over their home while they were away? GENTLE READER: ...

Miss Manners: The evidently vicious cycle of washing your hands before holding hands for grace

GENTLE READER: Wash your hands at the time appointed, hold hands during the prayer, and then, when everyone else starts to ...

Miss Manners: I’m not sure how to handle this neighborly transaction

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at missmanners.com, by email to [email protected], or through postal mail ...
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Miss Manners: Does holding hands negate washing them?

GENTLE READER: Wash your hands at the time appointed, hold hands during the prayer, and then, when everyone else starts to ...
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The Quiet Corner: Good manners

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: to Rachel Mills on Nov. 28, to Jimmy Isaacs on Dec. 1, and to my Granddaughter, Bella Knight and Pat Wheeler on Dec. 2. May the Lord bless you all in His most wondrous and ...

Miss Manners: I find the dinner blessing unsanitary. How can I get out of it?

GENTLE READER: Wash your hands at the time appointed, hold hands during the prayer, and then, when everyone else starts to ...

Miss Manners: I washed my hands before dinner, now everyone wants to hold hands, pray

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin offers subtle solution for hygiene-conscious diners caught ...

Dear Miss Manners: If only prayer cleansed hands along with souls

Gentle Reader: Wash your hands at the time appointed, hold hands during the prayer, and then, when everyone else starts to ...

Miss Manners: Open floor plan a little too open

My home has an open floor plan with the kitchen, living room and dining area all combined. This leads to guests meandering through the kitchen area while we’re making food.