Just for a reminder, would you please list some of the key manners to be displayed at ... Taking turns on the playground or in the classroom: It is good to remind children on the playground ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a good friend who is the polar opposite of me on politics, religion and almost every other subject. We are cognizant of these differences, and refrain from debate or ...
“I have good news!” and then proceed. This will also spare them wondering how you are feeling — since it seems they would not think to otherwise ask. DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I love ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: On occasion ... Repeat invitations can be greeted with an apologetic confession that you are not good at that particular activity -- followed by a suggested alternative for ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I will be hosting a family gathering for our kids and grandkids. On top of having many people to feed, there are my (medically dictated) dietary restrictions to ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am disabled, and I use a walker to get around. While I am somewhat used to small children asking questions about my walker, I am surprised, and even shocked, when adults do.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a gregarious friend who likes to involve service people, such as cashiers and waiters, in conversations he is having with me. Occasionally I will make a request ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My children’s school district is the first organization I’ve dealt with in my professional career in which employees routinely ignore their customers. I make an effort to ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live near a university, and graduate students are always looking for odd jobs to make extra money. One of them does my laundry twice a week, and always returns it beautifully ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a young woman who was brought up by my parents to bring or send a gift to my host when I have been invited for a meal or a visit. I am in the fortunate and enviable ...
Digital book revenues increased by 5.4% in the United States in June 2024—the format generated 84.8 million dollars. Year-to-date e-book revenues were up 2.8% compared to the first six months of ...
In the small Midwestern city where I started school, my classmates and I began each day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and, then, the Lord’s Prayer.