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Boyfriend’s dad “is adamant that he will not come over” until couple gets rid of their pet snakes. Dear Miss Manners: My ...
Dear Miss Manners: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party — the day after we moved our family of five into a new ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had ...
Miss Manners asks, "Why is it that your friends are dictating what time they show up at your house in the first place?" ...
The woman stood at the toilet, partly facing me, smiling, then dropped her slacks and underwear, giving me a view.
Dear Miss Manners: About a year ago, I met the man of my dreams, and he and I are planning a future together. I have a ...
We’re only allowed to buy our grandchild gifts from a strictly curated list and it’s taken the joy out of it; Miss Manners pushes back on cancer as a “war.” ...
[A letter apparently from the same grandparent was answered recently in the Asking Eric column. Eric had different advice.] DEAR MISS MANNERS: Three years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer.
Miss Manners: Would it be crass to give a young widow money rather than flowers? July 5, 2025 at 7:39 a.m.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had ...
He generally means well, so I don’t wish to embarrass him, but is there a way to graciously shut this down if I hear it again ...
(She) called me to tell me she was diabetic and couldn’t eat them. I felt her phone call was rude and unnecessary.