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Shortly after buying my home, it felt like I was being taken advantage of, and that my living situation was the reason to ...

GENTLE READER: If the pattern starts up again, Miss Manners suggests you issue a gentle ultimatum: “You seem to be too busy ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I take my sons to the pediatrician or call to make an appointment, the receptionist or nurse always ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife has a terminal illness and ... Last week, she dropped off three new hardback books -- which my wife cannot hold, due to her weakened condition. Earlier this week ...

Years ago, my uncle made insulting, racist jokes on my blog about my then-boyfriend. Now he denies making the jokes at all, and we’re considering banning him from our wedding.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: If I bring a food item that I prepared, and it turns out that someone else brought a similar item, is it ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wonderful partner and I will soon be attending his son’s wedding. This will be the first time he’ll see ...

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife has a terminal illness and ... Last week, she dropped off three new hardback books -- which my wife cannot hold, due to her weakened condition. Earlier this week ...

A letter writer is bothered by a friend who keeps agreeing to attend events, but then cancels to do something else.

GENTLE READER: That might encourage uncomfortable follow-up questions for the girlfriend. Miss Manners suggests instead that you introduce them by their names. After doing so, you may add, “Carter is ...