But if they are talking pleasantries, you may smile or laugh or add something and see if it takes. There is a good chance ...
At a bowling party for my 40th birthday, my dad brought his girlfriend. It didn’t take her long to try to take over the whole ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names ...
No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).
Good etiquette is about making people comfortable. Here are the everyday etiquette tips that will help you navigate any ...
We will soon begin seeing the young couple and his parents frequently, as the social season is beginning. When we see them, ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I, along with a friend, purchased hard-to-get opera tickets. We’ve looked forward to ...
However, we just learned that our companion intends to bring her extremely unruly “comfort” poodle -- not only to the opera, ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a good friend who is the polar opposite of me on politics, religion and almost every other subject.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My spouse and I frequently host meals for 10 to 20 guests, both personally and professionally. We have a debate over whether to put out spoons for meals when we are not serving ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My spouse and I frequently host meals for 10 to 20 guests, both personally and professionally. We have a debate over whether to put out spoons for meals when we are not serving ...