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His clients are professionals between the ages of 30 and 90. I believe that most of them were raised during a time of proper ...
I’d like to include a token of my gratitude upon returning (a borrowed) item, but have no idea what, since this person is a ...
Dear Miss Manners: One of the highlights of our trip to Paris was an opera performance at the Palais Garnier. The opera, ...
GENTLE READER: Talk to your mother about it: “It is so sweet that Earl loves babies and wants to share in grandparenting with ...
I recently posted a query asking to borrow a piece of equipment for an upcoming surgery, and someone graciously responded.
Is it OK to comment on a co-worker’s new hairstyle or fashion choices? For context, I am a man and work mostly with women. I ...
"Obviously, eating before the performance is an option, but dining quickly in a Paris restaurant is easier said than done." ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m seeking some guidance on how best to navigate my dietary restrictions with grace. I have celiac ...
They might appreciate a cheery “hello” or a wave from the hallway, but would that be intruding on their privacy?
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DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a preteen, I was told by someone that it was rude to eat one food on my plate at a time — that I was supposed to move around my plate, eating bites of each item in succession.
Dear Miss Manners: As a preteen, I was told by someone that it was rude to eat one food on my plate at a time — that I was supposed to move around my plate, eating bites of each item in succession.