like I’m not a separate person from my children. “Which mother? I’m Mrs. Starwood.” (Or “Dr. Starwood,” if it applies and you ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I take my sons to the pediatrician or call to make an appointment, the receptionist or nurse always ...

I asked a man sitting in front of me at a college musical to remove his distracting baseball cap, which he did. My wife later ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am at the age where many of my friends' children are marrying. I am always delighted to be invited to ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am at the age where many of my friends’ children are marrying. I am always delighted to be invited to ...

So far, I have taken a deep breath, sent a gift and talked about them behind their backs -- like decent people do.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I take my sons to the pediatrician or call to make an appointment, the receptionist or nurse always ...

Miss Manners finds it strange that the unnatural dyed look is the approved standard. Her dear mother, who was a teacher, ...

From my friends’ moms (“You’re too young for gray hair!”) to professors (“You should really dye your hair; you look so old”) ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The man I’ve been dating for the last year doesn’t use the words “thank you” or “please.” When I’ve ...

GENTLE READER: With all due acknowledgment of the burdens placed on harried waitstaff, this should not be done. Miss Manners ...

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