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Miss Manners: Am I the only one who has this kind of restroom encounter?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had ...
Miss Manners: I had this encounter with a woman in a men’s bathroom
A truly bizarre encounter with a woman in a men’s bathroom has a reader wondering if these kinds of things only happen to him ...
Miss Manners: Isn’t it inconsiderate for friends to give an hour window as to when they’ll arrive?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friends manage to arrive at most places at a specific time -- doctors’ offices, work meetings, etc.
Miss Manners: Beyond a weak smile, is there a way to discourage his ‘witticism’ at my expense?
Miss Manners therefore suggests that you turn that weak smile into something that does, in fact, betray your irritation, ...
Miss Manners: I tried not to be irritated when friend called me a ‘cougar.’ What do I say if he does it again?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: About a year ago, I met the man of my dreams, and he and I are planning a future together. I have a ...
Miss Manners: I never want to hear my younger boyfriend call me a ‘cougar’ again
A reader gets annoyed when the younger, new boyfriend called her a “cougar” in public. Plus, how to answer condescending, ...
Miss Manners: Elderly man wonders if he’s still expected to offer his seat to ladies who are standing
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a gentleman who strives to live a mannerly life. In that regard, when riding public transportation, I ...
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Miss Manners: Reminder: Your colleagues are not always your friends
Miss Manners: Reminder: Your colleagues are not always your friends Boss informs the letter writer that co-workers often report on their behavior trying to get them in trouble.
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Miss Manners: I absolutely do not want to go out and get crazy with her
Miss Manners: She keeps saying we need to go out and get crazy. I absolutely do not want to. Every time she brings it up, I get very uncomfortable ...
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Miss Manners: You know who doesn’t judge by appearances? Clowns
Dear Miss Manners: I’ve noticed that some mature women do not change how they apply makeup as they get older, which makes their maturing features begin to look, well, clownlike. For instance ...
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Miss Manners: Nothing says, ‘Thank you for thinking of me,’ like ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes I get a thinking-of-you greeting card, or something similar, out of the blue from a friend. I feel like the mannerly thing to do, now that there’s text and email, is ...