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Miss Manners: Would it be crass to give a young widow money rather than flowers?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am wondering if it would be crass or in poor taste to give a new widow a thoughtful sympathy card with ...
Miss Manners: You usually send flowers for the recently deceased, but I’m thinking of something else
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am wondering if it would be crass or in poor taste to give a new widow a thoughtful sympathy card with ...
Miss Manners: My boyfriend berated me in the parking lot over how I exited the church
GENTLE READER: Miss Manners agrees that if someone asks people to go ahead, then the request should be obeyed, as it may mask ...
Miss Manners: Cash gift might insult grieving friend
Dear Miss Manners: I am wondering if it would be crass or in poor taste to give a new widow a thoughtful sympathy card with ...
Miss Manners: Is there a polite way to satisfy my curiosity about the waitress?
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...
Miss Manners: What’s the rule about giving an ultimatum to a friend?
Miss Manners agrees that ultimatums with friends can be awkward, but in this case, a time limit would have been helpful. Or ...
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Miss Manners: Hostess gets snippy when asked to move tall flowers ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a dinner party, the hostess had set a lovely table with flowers and candles. I complimented her on the setting. Later, as dinner started, I found the flowers blocking my view ...
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Miss Manners: Would it be crass to give a young widow money, not flowers?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am wondering if it would be crass or in poor taste to give a new widow a thoughtful sympathy card with money in it, rather than sending flowers. Related Articles. Miss Manners ...