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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 ...
I would love to wear these pieces to a luncheon. The ring could pass for an engagement ring, but the sizable solitaire ...
Even if Miss Manners had inherited the crown jewels, she, like your grandmother, would never wear them during the day. But ...
Even if Miss Manners had inherited the crown jewels, she, like your grandmother, would never wear them during the day. But ...
Miss Manners: Nobody left hungry but I heard that one guest was complaining. Plus: I bought a baby gift, and now I find out it's not enough.
GENTLE READER: Etiquette says that the choice of presents is up to the donor, but Miss Manners is unfortunately aware that the host’s beliefs may differ.
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether a five-star chef's gourmet soup bar with homemade bread and ice cream satisfies expectations for an "informal ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend sent me an invitation to her child’s 7th birthday party; however, it came with a handwritten message that stated, “It’s probably best to come after 4 when the ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend sent me an invitation to her child’s 7th birthday party; however, it came with a handwritten message that stated, “It’s probably best to come after 4 when the ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am curious what the etiquette is at a gathering when music is playing in a friend’s home on the voice-controlled device.
The host of a private party hired a server to assist, then discovered she had put out a tip jar. Was she right to confiscate it?