I'm perfectly capable of purchasing clothes for my own kids, but I had come to depend on the ones she had insisted on giving ...

When called “Bob,” I often feign surprise and say, “Oh! Do I know you personally?” When they say no, I reply, “When you ...

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GENTLE READER: It is to our credit, Miss Manners believes, that Americans have an awkward relationship with those who serve ...

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Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...

GENTLE READER: If the pattern starts up again, Miss Manners suggests you issue a gentle ultimatum: “You seem to be too busy ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was dining solo, and a family with two small children was seated in my section. One toddler decided to treat the restaurant to prolonged, high-pitched shrieks. I didn’t want to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wonderful partner and I will soon be attending his son’s wedding. This will be the first time he’ll see ...

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