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DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had ...
The woman stood at the toilet, partly facing me, smiling, then dropped her slacks and underwear, giving me a view.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had ...
Miss Manners asks, "Why is it that your friends are dictating what time they show up at your house in the first place?" ...
Miss Manners says this to encourage you to pay greater attention to your parents’ plans in the future, in case you missed an ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I prepared some hand-dipped chocolate goodies and delivered them to a couple of ladies in my neighborhood.
GENTLE READER: The correct form is, “We respectfully ask (or decline),” which Miss Manners would normally agree is silly, ...
Dear Miss Manners: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party — the day after we moved our family of five into a new ...
When, if ever, do I keep my seat and allow younger men the privilege of offering their seat to the fairer sex?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received a wedding invitation that states “black tie only.” This leaves a bad taste in my mouth: It ...