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DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had ...
Miss Manners therefore suggests that you turn that weak smile into something that does, in fact, betray your irritation, ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a gentleman who strives to live a mannerly life. In that regard, when riding public transportation, I ...
She is the kind of person who always has SOMETHING wrong. Her complaints sometimes differ, but they all have one thing in ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Can you please list the requirements of the best man in a wedding? There is only a best man, no groomsmen. It is a fancy destination wedding, and the gentlemen are best friends.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a 67-year-old man who works out regularly at a gym. The gym is open 24/7, and members have a key fob to enter since it is not always staffed. I was exercising at 9 p.m ...
Dear Miss Manners: I am a married woman, over 65 years old, who has a number of platonic friendships with men. Having moved away from my hometown years ago, I often visit there, sometimes for a ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: We threw a small potluck birthday lunch in the break room for one of our co-workers.About four of us contributed; we all work directly with her and know her the best. We put the ...
Miss Manners: The man I’ve been dating for the last year doesn’t use the words ‘thank you’ or ‘please’ Published: Oct. 31, 2024, 8:00 a.m.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a 50-year-old man who works in a field where the majority of staff are women. I am in management and find myself referring to staff as “girls” in conversations with ...
Dear Miss Manners: I am a 50-year-old man who works in a field where the majority of staff are women. I am in management and find myself referring to staff as “girls” in conversations with ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: We threw a small potluck birthday lunch in the break room for one of our co-workers. About four of us contributed; we all work directly with her and know her the best.