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Miss Manners: Neither of my step-sons offer to pay when we visit

I have never mentioned this to my husband, but it annoys me greatly. I see it as being extremely selfish, ungrateful and ...

Miss Manners: I’m fed up with my stepsons’ financial dependence

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband of four years has two adult, financially stable sons. One is married with two children; the other is single. We drive 3,300 miles round trip twice a year for the children ...

Miss Manners: I find the dinner blessing unsanitary. How can I get out of it?

GENTLE READER: Wash your hands at the time appointed, hold hands during the prayer, and then, when everyone else starts to ...

Miss Manners: I want to ditch my friend for the cool kids’ table

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a student who wants to leave focused friend for ...
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Miss Manners: First party in our new house needs just the right vibe

Should I serve finger foods, plan a sit-down dinner or have a barbecue? I don’t want it to come off as showy or as a gift ...

Miss Manners: What’s the etiquette for throwing myself a housewarming party?

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at missmanners.com, by email to [email protected], or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, ...