When the phone rings and I begin talking, my co-workers do not decrease the volume of their own conversations (which are not ...

When the phone rings and I begin talking, my co-workers do not decrease the volume of their own conversations and do not leave the room.

I have one relative who insists on doing prep in my kitchen immediately before the meal instead of bringing a completed dish.

The key to doing this is multiple wines served at different stages of the meal that will, of necessity, require a switch of ...

GENTLE READER: Your solution is clever, if a bit devious and indirect. If you want to be more forthright -- or if you tire of ...

I feel that if I give in and begin ignoring people on the street, I will be allowing the rudeness of others to force me into ...

I dislike the contempt expressed in ignoring anyone. I prefer to give a polite “No, thank you,” “I’m sorry, no” and then move ...

I feel that if I give in and begin ignoring people on the street, I will be allowing the rudeness of others to force me into ...

I would be somewhat insulted to be addressed as “Mrs. Husband’s Name.” Should I bring up the subject with her?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a young woman who has recently moved into a larger city. I am not comfortable interacting with ...

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