A couple with whom we are friendly, but not close, asked us to meet for dinner on a Saturday night. We agreed that we would ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter and I have a disagreement regarding graduation invitations. She has stated that sending an invitation means you are expecting a gift, so therefore it is acceptable not ...
Dear Miss Manners: My husband is the president of a local college alumni chapter, and I am the secretary. The chapter recently held an alumni meeting at the residence of the headmaster of a local ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received a wedding invitation with no physical return address. It directed me to scan a QR code to confirm my attendance. Miss Manners: How long is the grace period before someone ...
Dear Miss Manners: I am a young college student, but my dilemma seems to be shared by almost everyone I know. Both on campus and at home, I am subjected to the advances of evangelists for various ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I went to a dry cleaner’s, paid up-front for my items and was told they would be ready by 4 p.m. on Friday. Miss Manners: I don’t want to get this server fired but I’m sick of her ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Although I am content with my life, a friend continually says she is worried about me. When I reply that I am fine and there is no need to worry, she replies that she still is. If I ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a 12-year-old niece, the child of my late brother. She has been adopted by my mother, so I asked my niece if she preferred me to introduce her as my niece or my sister. She ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper way to refuse a gentleman’s invitation for a date? Related Articles Miss Manners: Am I breaking the bride’s rule with my choice of plus-one? Miss Manners: How ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper way to refuse a gentleman’s invitation for a date? The little white lie seems wrong, and does not discourage the gentleman from issuing more unwanted invitations.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper way to refuse a gentleman’s invitation for a date? The little white lie seems wrong, and does not discourage the gentleman from issuing more unwanted invitations.