I asked a man sitting in front of me at a college musical to remove his distracting baseball cap, which he did. My wife later ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was picking up food at a restaurant when a young lady approached the counter to retrieve her order. She ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a question about when it is appropriate to wear a ...

Dear Miss Manners: I was picking up food at a restaurant when a young lady approached the counter to retrieve her order. She was wearing a lovely white dress. Unfortunately, her bright ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who is worried they look older than they ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I participated in a vintage train excursion. At several points in the journey, the engineer stopped the train so that people could disembark to take photos and videos.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was picking up food at a restaurant when a young lady approached the counter to retrieve her order. She was wearing a lovely white dress. Unfortunately, her bright ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I let a young couple I know use my vacation house. I asked them to bring me the used sheets and towels after their stay, since the laundry facilities at the house are unreliable.

How can I explain to him that these words are not “redundant,” that they’re important for everyday use and that they’re ...