Carolyn Rothermel taught two levels of “Mind Your Manners” programs, one for first- and second-graders and another for third-, fourth- and fifth-graders.

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

Upon receiving the invite, I offered to bring a couple of homemade pies. The hosts replied that they would instead like me to ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a divorced woman with no nearby family, so I am often invited to the homes of various close friends on holidays. Last year, I was invited to a Thanksgiving with about 30 people ...

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They said they would like me to bring SIX bottles of wine, plus several containers of ice cream. My contribution cost me about $150.

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

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Saying “please” transforms a demand into a request. “It acknowledges someone's choice of participation in something, and the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My family is planning a big holiday party, to take place at my club. My son, my daughter and I are each going to invite our friends. I belong to a women’s club, and I have a lot of ...

Enhancing Social Skills and Proper Etiquette with Dodi Dalessio from Manners 2 Go Those millions of dead people supposedly claiming Social Security? It’s obvious now that they were bogus. UPS plane ...