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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a teetotaler. My husband and most of our friends are avid connoisseurs of wine and spirits. Normally, ...
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Host who doesn’t drink wants to start cleaning up when husband and guests start getting drunk during dinner parties.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m seeking some guidance on how best to navigate my dietary restrictions with grace. I have celiac ...
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when friends question your other friendships.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I hosted a longtime friend of mine for 10 days at our home. She had told me she enjoys ...
GENTLE READER: You may be right that your relative’s comment is a subtle complaint at the suspension of gifts, but if so, it ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have skills and interests that are rather unusual in modern times. I enjoy these hobbies immensely, ...
If those are not provided, ask. Then Miss Manners suggests you hold it discreetly over the bottom of the glass or goblet stem ...
GENTLE READER: Group texts without prior consent are a violation and they must be stopped. They are not only confusing, what ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My brother and I celebrated the birthday of a close friend with several others. The dinner was at a local restaurant, beginning at 5 p.m. (stated time).
To prevent party guests from driving impaired, I came up with a fun game using a $21 breathalyzer I bought online. I named ...