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Miss Manners: Decades later, I’m haunted by this inane comment
San Jose Mercury News· 44 minutes agoDEAR MISS MANNERS: When I was in my early 20s, I was returning from a trip to Europe with a friend...
Miss Manners: A ‘no shoes in the house’ policy might be problematic for some guests
NJ.com· 1 day agoDEAR MISS MANNERS: My sweet husband has severe foot issues and absolutely cannot walk without his...
Miss Manners: I know her compliments aren’t for real. How should I respond?
San Jose Mercury News· 1 day agoDEAR MISS MANNERS: What is an appropriate and polite response to a compliment that I know is...
Miss Manners: Unwanted guests in new home
Birmingham News· 23 hours agoMiss Manners: Unwanted guests in new home
Dear Abby: Granddaughters’ thong bikinis make waves at family swim events
NJ.com· 1 day agoDEAR ABBY: I have two granddaughters and four grandsons. My granddaughters, ages 19 and 20, wear...
Dear Abby: Cruel words add pain to loss of feline companion
NJ.com· 1 hour agoWhen I mentioned that I’m looking forward to reuniting with him one day in the “hereafter,” a...
Miss Manners: I can’t believe this woman snatched my husband’s shopping cart. What’s the right...
Anchorage Daily News· 1 day agoDEAR MISS MANNERS: This happened to my husband at the grocery store: It was raining, and a row of...
Miss Manners: Do we have to use the term RSVP? Can’t we just say, ‘Please respond’?
Anchorage Daily News· 3 days agoDEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a retired physician from an academic medical center, and I continue to teach...
Miss Manners: How can I politely address a stranger in a non-gender-specific way?
NJ.com· 2 days agoDEAR MISS MANNERS: In casual conversations -- as with librarians, cashiers or other people who are...