Miss Manners: Offer to pay restaurant bill results in confusion for diners

This was disruptive to at least one person, who had anticipated paying their separate check via a card, and who didn’t ...
mlive

Miss Manners: Putting a deadline on RSVPs might be a step too far

GENTLE READER: This sounds like a theoretical exercise for you, so while Miss Manners agrees that it should not be too much ...
East Bay Times

Miss Manners: The server gave a weak apology but I wouldn’t tell her it was OK

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was in an upscale restaurant and the 20-something server totally messed up. The appetizers never arrived, our order was incorrect, etc. Miss Manners: Our host ostentatiously does ...
Lehigh Valley Live

Miss Manners: What’s with the ‘nonapologies’ these days?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve encountered a lot of fuss about the pervasiveness of the nonapology: e.g., “I’m sorry you’re so sensitive” or “I’m sorry you feel that way.” But what is one to say to ...
Cleveland.com

Miss Manners: Should I stop going to restaurants with my complainer friend?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a very close friend I have known for a long time. I enjoy seeing her and her husband. However, whenever we go out to dinner, she always tells me to make the restaurant ...