DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I are in our 50s. He has a friend I dislike: She uses humor to disguise insults, and she has no manners. Once she was visiting and asked to be served wine -- wine ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I participate with a small group that does what we can to support a small neighborhood alternative high school. Many of the students at the school are low-income. I have been ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My brother died of a sudden heart attack while having dinner with friends. One of his friends called me and I headed straight to the hospital, but it was too late. Someone at ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it appropriate to serve alcohol at a baby shower where only women will be attending? GENTLE READER: Because ladies don’t drink? Well, Miss Manners trusts that the expectant ...
In Japanese, English and Chinese, the signs ... it reflected the harsh attitude of the council to ensure proper manners. The new signs do not mention possible fines or other grim warnings.
GENTLE READER: Immediately and discreetly told him about it. One does not have to be old friends, Miss Manners assures you, to spare another human needless embarrassment. And who knows?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Those of us who keep things tidy are often accused of being “neat freaks” for some reason. My best friend and roommate has labeled me such, although she very much enjoys the ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My 4-year-old daughter has a June birthday, and we have a party for her with family every year. Due to her birthday being in the busy summer season, my brother and his family ...
Attractive packaging not only enhances the visual appeal of a product but also signals quality. For Chinese table sauces, an appealing pack can elevate the presentation of home-cooked meals, ...