Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...
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.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names ...
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).
What etiquette rules ... unlike business ones, emotional suffering counts more than monetary contributions. (Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a number of friends I regularly ... Are we violating any principles of etiquette by continuing to gather on these terms? We’re all still happy with the arrangements ...
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?
GENTLE READER: Your confidence that you are not required to reciprocate in your apartment, though technically correct, ...
In marital negotiations, unlike business ones, emotional suffering counts more than monetary contributions. Dear Miss Manners ... you settle for matching the etiquette to the occasion?
Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a number of friends I regularly ... Are we violating any principles of etiquette by continuing to gather on these terms? We’re all still happy with the arrangements ...
GENTLE READER: Would you settle for matching the etiquette ... unlike business ones, emotional suffering counts more than monetary contributions. Please send your questions to Miss Manners at ...