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WEBDEAR MISS MANNERS: I was invited to a shower for a friend’s daughter’s wedding. It was called a “suitcase” shower, meaning that everyone was asked to give a gift card since the bride lived out of town... more
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WEBDEAR 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 fold...
Just Say 'Excuse Me' and Get On With Your Day - Miss Manners
WEBSep 27, 2022 · DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work for a public university and my boss is the head of the division. When I was hired, my duties included supervising his executive assistant, but she was laid off in 2020. My title is not administration-related.
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WEBDEAR MISS MANNERS: I am allergic to all dairy products, so I must be careful to avoid consuming any foods containing milk, cream, butter or cheese. Because the presence of dairy is not always obvious, I must often inquire about ingredients in a given dish when I am away from my own kitchen.
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WEB2 days ago · Miss Manners: No need to inquire about house rules at the door. Should guests ask hosts of different cultures what manners are expected of them?
Save Sick Time for Actual Sickness - Miss Manners | UExpress
WEBSep 6, 2022 · DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the best way to respond to people who make fun of my last name? Yes, I really am Mrs. Manners. When I introduce myself, I frequently get the response of, "Do you write a column?"
Miss Manners: Reciprocating an invitation from people you don’t …
WEB1 day ago · Dear Miss Manners: Because of a chronic illness, I have to go to a clinic in an urban setting three to four times per week. Because street parking is difficult to obtain, the clinic offers valet ...
Miss Manners: I hate being called ‘dear’ by strangers
WEBJan 16, 2024 · Dear Miss Manners: I travel for business. There are places in your country where women address all men as “dear” or “sweetie,” and no amount of requesting to stop will break the cultural norm.
Please Don't. Just Don't - Miss Manners - UExpress
WEBMay 7, 2022 · DEAR MISS MANNERS: I like to wear pretty stick-on nails with patterns and designs on them. What do I do when someone grabs my hand and looks close-up at the designs? I truly don't know what to say or how to take …
Advice | Miss Manners: I don’t like how my friend eats
WEBDec 20, 2023 · Dear Miss Manners: I frequently dine out with a close friend. We are both well into adulthood, but she seems to have missed one element of dining etiquette: that one should cut and eat...