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

Miss Manners: My daughter’s plan for a new tradition would upend our Thanksgiving routine Miss Manners: There’s nothing under his robe. Am I a prude because I keep my distance? Miss Manners: This is a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a dinner event I attended at a hotel, the tables were 10-foot rounds with tablecloths that went to the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have now been to three (!) weddings where I found out that the couple was already married and just going through the motions. Miss Manners: She was blatantly using the tablecloth ...

True, it specifically prohibited using the tablecloth to clean one’s teeth, and your dinner companion was at least not guilty ...

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 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a number of food allergies. I can manage them when dining at home, and even in some restaurants, where I can choose what I can handle and request “leave-outs.” But dining at ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve witnessed many women leaving their purses unattended in the toddler seat of grocery carts. They will turn their back to the cart to look for an item nearby, usually for less ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have embraced a hobby that is seeing a resurgence amongst young people: knitting. But I’m concerned it may be impolite to knit in the presence of others.