Even just a text wishing her a happy birthday is met with a photo of her oceanfront view and talk of how blessed she is ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a family member who has done well for herself. She and her partner are in their early 50s and never ...

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The wife shut me down immediately with something along the lines of, “I’d rather listen to what the men are talking about.” ...

With no ushers or signage available for guidance, we selected option C as the most sensible. This apparently was incorrect, ...

"Obviously, eating before the performance is an option, but dining quickly in a Paris restaurant is easier said than done." ...

GENTLE READER: You may be right that your relative’s comment is a subtle complaint at the suspension of gifts, but if so, it ...

They might appreciate a cheery “hello” or a wave from the hallway, but would that be intruding on their privacy?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I co-hosted a small luncheon for some retired girlfriends. The other hostess, Doris, made the entree, and I took care of the appetizers and desserts. Related Articles.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m in my late 70s and enjoy spending time with my adult children. My son-in-law drives a van, which is very hard for me to get into. I would prefer to take our car, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: One of the highlights of our Paris trip was an opera performance at the Palais Garnier. The opera, “Medee” by Cherubini, is in excess of four hours, with two brief intermissions. We ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My company has a return to office four days a week mandate this year. While it’s nice to have the in-person camaraderie, co-workers who are conspicuously ill are coming in and ...