DEAR MISS MANNERS: I went to a dry cleaner’s, paid up-front for my items and was told they would be ready by 4 p.m. on Friday. Related Articles Miss Manners: I don’t want to get this server fired but ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We face an awkward situation with my mom. She is chronically unwise with her money, taking frequent international vacations that leave her without enough money for necessary items.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When did it become de rigueur to wish every woman you see, for an entire week, a happy Mother’s Day? When I was growing up, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day were days that you did ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am a young college student, but my dilemma seems to be shared by almost everyone I know. Both on campus and at home, I am subjected to the advances of evangelists for various ...

Dear Miss Manners: My husband is the president of a local college alumni chapter, and I am the secretary. The chapter recently held an alumni meeting at the residence of the headmaster of a local ...

Dear Miss Manners: A friend of my wife’s always calls her using videoconferencing. Always. It’s as though she comes into the house uninvited, takes a seat and starts talking. My wife is from the South ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband is the president of a local college alumni chapter, and I am the secretary. The chapter recently held an alumni meeting at the residence of the headmaster of a local ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter and I have a disagreement regarding graduation invitations. She has stated that sending an invitation means you are expecting a gift, so therefore it is acceptable not ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at a restaurant, seated with seven others. The wine steward came to our table with a bottle of wine, saying that a gentleman at another table would be honored to present this ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A very dear, lifelong friend received a life-changing inheritance. She then gave me her inherited luxury automobile. I don’t know how to stop saying “thank you.” How do you ...