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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Why do so many people, mostly young, feel the need to stick out their tongue when a picture is being taken of them? This is not very photogenic, and in fact ruins the picture!

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I understand that we shouldn’t talk about religion, nor about politics. Now it’s food that’s verboten. Asking Eric: It doesn’t seem to bother him that I’m left out Miss Manners: ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m the pastor of a medium-sized church (about 500 members), with five other ministers on staff as well. Related Articles Miss Manners: I say it’s OK to ignore a knock at the door.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was leaving an underground transit station and making my way to the escalator to go up to the street when I noticed a tall young man gaining rapidly on me from behind. Related ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I understand that we shouldn’t talk about religion, nor about politics. Now it’s food that’s verboten. Sports? Please, no! Travel plans or trip reports? Yawn. Health concerns? Yech.

I’m expected to go along with this farce and play the Wedding Guest: dressing up, sitting through it all, congratulating them ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I understand that we shouldn’t talk about religion, nor about politics. Now it’s food that’s verboten. Please provide a list of approved topics. GENTLE READER: Sure. Just as soon as ...