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Dear Miss Manners: About a year ago, I met the man of my dreams, and he and I are planning a future together. I have a ...
My boyfriend thought I was very rude, and berated me in the parking lot, because I did not let all of the people in the next ...
Even if Miss Manners had inherited the crown jewels, she, like your grandmother, would never wear them during the day. But ...
Even if Miss Manners had inherited the crown jewels, she, like your grandmother, would never wear them during the day. But ...
Miss Manners: Nobody left hungry but I heard that one guest was complaining. Plus: I bought a baby gift, and now I find out it's not enough.
GENTLE READER: Etiquette says that the choice of presents is up to the donor, but Miss Manners is unfortunately aware that the host’s beliefs may differ.
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether a five-star chef's gourmet soup bar with homemade bread and ice cream satisfies expectations for an "informal ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend sent me an invitation to her child’s 7th birthday party; however, it came with a handwritten message that stated, “It’s probably best to come after 4 when the ...
The host of a private party hired a server to assist, then discovered she had put out a tip jar. Was she right to confiscate it?
Advice Miss Manners: Polite dinner party etiquette for guests with special needs Published: Jan. 06, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My spouse and I invited two other couples to dinner. Both couples immediately accepted the invitation, but informed me of the following: One guest is on a low-salt diet and is ...