DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had availed myself of the men’s room, and as I was closing the door, someone ...

Miss Manners asks, "Why is it that your friends are dictating what time they show up at your house in the first place?" ...

Dear Miss Manners: My boyfriend and I share an apartment, and also share two pet snakes. These are not large reptiles, and ...

Dear Miss Manners: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party — the day after we moved our family of five into a new ...

Boyfriend’s dad “is adamant that he will not come over” until couple gets rid of their pet snakes. Dear Miss Manners: My ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am wondering if it would be crass or in poor taste to give a new widow a thoughtful sympathy card with ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A very long time ago, my husband and I were invited to dinner at a restaurant by a colleague of his. I had ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am wondering if it would be crass or in poor taste to give a new widow a thoughtful sympathy card with ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Why do people, especially celebrities, feel the need to post their intimate details for all to read?. One female celeb posted about her partner’s performance in bed and how ...

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Miss Manners was in a similar position in a previous life, when she was a drama critic. Her solution was to say enthusiastically to those relatives, “You must be very proud.” It worked every time.