DEAR MISS MANNERS: As women, it is not our job to salvage a man’s ego when he cannot take “no” for an answer. Honestly, we need to make this point, and loudly: NO MEANS NO. If someone asks you on a ...

You might have instead stood immediately, offered to take your friend inside and then attempted to clear out the bee ...

Dear Miss Manners: As women, it is not our job to salvage a man’s ego when he cannot take “no” for an answer. Honestly, we need to make this point, and loudly: NO MEANS NO. If someone asks you on a ...

I am confused on the proper time to arrive at an event or social function, whether in private homes or public venues. Related ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live on a private lane of just five houses, each with large surrounding fields. After mowing my (perfectly dry) field, I went over to my neighbors’ to perform a courtesy mow of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have an unusual first name. When I am introduced to a new acquaintance, often they will make a comment about it. Related Articles Miss Manners: She freaked out about a bee, and my ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There was a 60-year member of our church who lived in our town all of her life, enjoying a 70-year marriage and raising four children here. In her 80s, she was widowed and lucky ...

Miss Manners: She freaked out about a bee and ruined my party for everyone Miss Manners: Is it rude to arrive early for a party? Miss Manners: My ungracious guests have me considering poison Miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I acknowledge that a person should not be hosting their own birthday parties. However, if I had to wait until I could afford to take everyone out to dinner to invite them out for a ...

I am confused on the proper time to arrive at an event or social function, whether in private homes or public venues. When attending an event like a concert, play, church service or something else in ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My dear mother told me that one should never clap for the speakers at Memorial Day observances, and that one should depart in silence to mark the solemnity of the occasion. At a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a female homeowner who lives in a two-story house. Mostly the living area is upstairs, after a 15-step staircase with a small landing before the turn. If someone comes to my ...