DEAR MISS MANNERS: My sister loves socks and only buys expensive ones. I was visiting her recently, and a favorite pair (gray ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have hired a cleaning woman, and she needs money to save for a newer automobile. She has no family in ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friend and I were discussing dating reciprocity, and we both agree that even with “old-fashioned” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: In 2011, I had weight loss surgery. It was very successful, and I’ve managed to keep the weight off. Related Articles Miss Manners: She was blatantly using the tablecloth as a ...

We do not care for their friends, and their conversations often devolve into discussions about people we’ve never met.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A co-worker invited a few people and their spouses over to watch a popular sporting event. After everyone in the office bombarded him with questions about what to bring, he insisted ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two years ago, a friend and I met for lunch and to celebrate our birthdays. She presented me with a card that featured a stylized drawing of a breed of dog whom we both are fond of.

Is there a way to respond to such a request, which I consider excessive and inappropriate, if it happens again?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at dinner with two friends, and one shared the terrible news that her beloved dog had been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. Miss Manners: Is it rude to ignore a friend’s ...

GENTLE READER: When they first appeared, Miss Manners was assured that electronic invitations would be such an improvement ...