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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am proud of my mantel Christmas display. I have a number of rustic Santa Claus figurines, and I wrap clear, twinkling lights around them. I have received compliments on the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am female, and I have a male friend who likes to flirt with other women when we go out for dinner or other occasions. Miss Manners: Too late, my husband realized the ‘boys weekend ...

Miss Manners: Should I have told this stranger that her underwear was showing? Miss Manners: I found out ‘boys weekend’ was something else entirely Miss Manners: Is there a proper way to indicate I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Several years ago, a divorced woman exactly my age moved in next door. I liked her very much and tried to become friends with her. Although she was chatty enough outside the house, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I wonder if there is a proper way to greet people you never speak to, but see all the time, when you suddenly run into them in an entirely different setting. I refer to them as the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our family holds an annual reunion, and members rotate who hosts it. One night of the reunion weekend is typically a nice dinner. Our cousins hosted this year’s reunion dinner, and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: About trying to get a head count for a party, would it be rude to say: “The party is on Feb. 15. Please let us know by the 7th if you will be coming. If we don’t hear from you by ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a dog walker and pet care provider. I’m retired, 73 years old, and I have a lot of work around the holidays. Miss Manners: I tried to fix the birthday problem but my friends ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I frequently attend luncheons at which the entree consists of bagels, lox (smoked salmon) and cream cheese. Bagels have grown in size substantially since my childhood. Nowadays, a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: In 2023, I gave my husband’s niece a lovely wedding shower at a restaurant. It included lunch and mimosas. The luncheon was about $1,500 with gratuity. Miss Manners: I stayed quiet ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I wonder if there is a proper way to greet people you never speak to, but see all the time, when you suddenly run into them in an entirely different setting. I refer to them as the ...