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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: 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: 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: 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: 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 ...
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 ...
Dear Miss Manners: In-laws steer clear of us, our 2 snakes
Dear Miss Manners: My boyfriend and I share an apartment, and also share two pet snakes. These are not large reptiles, and ...
Miss Manners: What’s the point of having flashy jewelry if it’s ‘inappropriate’ to wear it?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I inherited a 1920s-era diamond ring and earrings. I remember my grandmother saying that with the ...
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Miss Manners: Thoughtful gesture met with rude no-thank-you
It will make me think twice next time I try to be thoughtful. This friend certainly won’t see goodies from me again.
East Bay Times2d
Miss Manners: I gave my neighbor treats and got a rude phone call in return
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I prepared some hand-dipped chocolate goodies and delivered them to a couple of ladies in my neighborhood. Miss Manners: She threatened to call the cops on me in church Miss ...
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Miss Manners: Was I rude to ask the dinner host to move her 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 ...
East Bay Times6d
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.