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I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” ...
Dear Miss Manners: I am a widow with many acquaintances and activities. I am physically and verbally affectionate with family members and close friends, and am generous with hugs and “I love yous.” ...
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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a widow with many acquaintances and activities. I am physically and verbally affectionate with family members and close friends, and am generous with hugs and “I love yous.” ...
Dear Miss Manners: I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” in response to sneezes, but he does so in response to ...
Although he seems like a nice young man, I’m happily married and really have no interest in getting to know him.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I take the bus to and from work. As I stepped off the bus recently, the bus driver (whom I see once or ...
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a widow seeking advice on finding the right words for her gentleman friend when traditional phrases seem inadequate or ...
I know I can’t say anything about this to the people in question. I just need to know how to not feel so hurt.
Nevertheless, Miss Manners appreciates your delicacy in not wanting to make this old acquaintance feel that she has been socially neglectful of you, and that she must, for example, hastily ask that ...
My boyfriend says he was taught it’s polite to say “bless you” whenever somebody sneezes — but also when they pass gas or burp. Is this normal?