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DEAR MISS MANNERS: We were informed of a friend’s daughter’s wedding plans recently, and were surprised when the formal invitation stated “black tie optional.” Miss Manners: We feel like we are a fun ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: While having a casual dinner at my parents’ house, I noticed that my brother and his fiancee were wearing wedding bands. Miss Manners: The book club got uncomfortable. Can I just ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My young adult daughter had plans to go out at about 7 a.m. with a friend. Miss Manners: The book club got weird. Can I just leave? Miss Manners: My co-worker performs an exorcism ...

Dear Miss Manners: When shopping for clothes, perfect strangers will offer their opinions and show me clothes that they have picked out for me, when no request for their help has been made. I know ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My grocery store was very busy and the checkout lines were long. I paid little attention to the lady without a cart in front of me as she spoke to someone on her phone, assuming ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I was growing up, it wasn’t unusual to see a woman lunching alone at a restaurant, all decked out in hat and gloves. Miss Manners: The book club got weird. Can I just leave?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m hosting a party with my best friend. We used a social networking site as our form of invitations; it’s a really informal event. My best friend’s ex-girlfriend saw it and has ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Please provide guidance regarding what I consider to be an outrageously presumptuous practice in many restaurants. I refer to the server’s providing two utensils when only one of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My sister likes to throw dinner parties. She goes all out with her best dishes and crystal, along with the menu. Miss Manners: The book club got weird. Can I just leave? Miss ...