Miss Manners: I would prefer no gift at all over participating in this horror

I abhor this annual ritual. To me, the value in receiving gifts is the knowledge that the giver took the time and effort to ...

Miss Manners: I refuse to be part of their Christmas list ritual

Miss Manners is sorry to see the end of an ancient tradition that was one of the hallmarks of civilization. As you have ...

Miss Manners: I don’t like Christmas wish lists. My family demands I make one.

Letter writer abhors their family’s tradition of providing each other with a list of potential Christmas gifts.

Dear Miss Manners: Wish lists take joy out of gift-giving

Miss Manners is sorry to see the end of an ancient tradition that was one of the hallmarks of civilization. As you have ...
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Miss Manners: I found several typos and an error of fact in book written by an aquaintance

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a writer and editor by profession, so I read books with a critical eye. I bought a book written by an acquaintance of several years (nonfiction). I read the book and found ...

Miss Manners: Conversation should be a two-way street. ‘I find myself bored and just want to leave’

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...
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Miss Manners: Wish lists have taken the fun out of choosing gifts. My family doesn’t understand.

I have tried to gently explain this to my family, yet they are adamant that I should give them a list. My sister has taken to ...

Miss Manners: Conversation should be a two-way street

I am always looking to meet new people and make new friends. But for the last five years or so, I have noticed that people ...
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Miss Manners: I think most people just want to talk about themselves

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am always looking to meet new people and make new friends. But for the last five years or so, I have noticed that people only want to talk about themselves -- their travels, home ...