Miss Manners: What’s the best way to decline an invitation?

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Miss Manners: Is it OK to skip a funeral if I live too far away to attend?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when is it acceptable to skip a friend's parent's ...

Miss Manners: Is it okay to skip a funeral if I live far away? Or does it look bad?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I just found out that the mother of my high school best friend has passed away. I live halfway across the ...

Miss Manners: Their spoiled daughter shut down the party

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our dear friends Hank and Bridget have been married for more than 35 years. Each had been married ...

Miss Manners: Do I have to travel across the country for a funeral?

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Miss Manners: Does it look bad if I don’t attend the funeral?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I just found out that the mother of my high school best friend has passed away. I live halfway across the ...

Where Did the Manners Go? 12 Old-Fashioned Date Habits Worth Reviving

Dating isn’t what it was a few decades ago. Now, with the flick of a finger, you can connect with a vast sea of potential partners. It’s normal for things to change (like how we meet or socialize), ...

Miss Manners: Why is couple’s spoiled adult child dictating the terms of our annual holiday get together?

Telling your dear friends that they have spoiled and indulged their only mutual child into being a dictator who eschews the ...

Miss Manners: Friend’s internal family drama has spilled over into the annual get-together

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our dear friends Hank and Bridget have been married for more than 35 years. Each had been married ...

Siberian Cat 'On Best Behavior at Grandma's' Lets Loose Once He's Home

For Siberian cat Nimbus, visits with Grandma are a fun way to change things up, and he's a very good boy when he's with her.

Miss Manners: My friend’s spoiled daughter ruined our holiday tradition

We have discussed this situation, and have come to the agreement that driving two hours and paying for a hotel are too much ...
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15 Best Coffee Shops In Ohio That Serve Both Warmth And Comfort

From big-city corners in Columbus and Cleveland to smaller-town surprises that feel like secret finds, Ohio keeps serving up ...