A letter writer is wondering if it’s selfish to use their umbrella in public places when others around them don’t have one to ...

I attended a children’s birthday party at a well-known pizza place where tables are reserved for a few hours and the children ...

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At the game, the president asked me what college I had attended, then gave me a condescending stare when I named the school.

Was it right to leave and not be the last remaining guests, or would it have been better to stay until the new year was ...

GENTLE READER: There are ways to inquire about others’ health without going into sordid details. The phrase “GI issues,” for ...

Dear Miss Manners: I was watching a soap opera and one of the characters, a very proper lady, answered her granddaughter’s question with food in her mouth. She did tuck the food into her cheek ...

GENTLE READER: Far in the past. Big white dresses have been the uniform for all brides for decades now. Whether previously ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a member of several organizations. Frequently I’ve sent updates or comments to the leaders of these ...