Miss Manners: People came out of the woodwork when they learned I have a home in a tony resort area
Shortly after buying my home, it felt like I was being taken advantage of, and that my living situation was the reason to ...
Miss Manners: Mind your own business, not a stranger’s wardrobe
Miss Manners is all for telling strangers – kindly and privately – about wardrobe malfunctions, but in this case, nothing ...
Miss Manners: Dealing with family who always have better solutions to your problems
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was dining solo, and a family with two small children was seated in my section. One toddler decided to treat the restaurant to prolonged, high-pitched shrieks. I didn’t want to ...
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Miss Manners: Former colleague's gifts in a time of need have now turned into a burden
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 ...
Miss Manners: I might ban my uncle from my wedding for racist jokes he now denies making
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.
Miss Manners: Friend accepts invitations, then bails
A letter writer is bothered by a friend who keeps agreeing to attend events, but then cancels to do something else.