When I had my hair done, the stylist and her assistant spent the entire time talking over my head. There was no way I could ...
At a bowling party for my 40th birthday, my dad brought his girlfriend. It didn’t take her long to try to take over the whole ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names ...
No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.
But if they are talking pleasantries, you may smile or laugh or add something and see if it takes. There is a good chance ...
The sign at the health clinic I visit regularly says tipping the valet is not required — so I don’t. But one day, the valet ...
Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).
Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I, along with a friend, purchased hard-to-get opera tickets. We’ve looked forward to ...
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Cutting them up to remove the pits seems excessive, but just spitting out the pits into a napkin doesn’t seem proper, either.