DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a teenager, my hair turned prematurely white and gray, and I dyed it for many years. In my late 30s, I decided to stop using dye and embrace the natural color.... more
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am not a person of stature nor wealth. My home is modest in size, and it does not have a place to sit and eat other than the kitchen table. However, I do have space outdoors that ... more
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a 33-year old woman who, after many years of education, has recently settled into a great career. Having succeeded in the professional realm, I am now open to meeting the right... more
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Pre-pandemic, my fiance's dear friends came into town for a week, renting a beautiful home with gorgeous hardwood floors. When we were invited to a dinner party there and I was meet... more
DEAR MISS MANNERS: We are lucky enough to own a vacation house in a highly sought-after locale (think island house) and we enjoy having visitors. However, the utilities are a bit delicate. Water is li... more
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I'm a U.S. diplomat who has developed several severe food intolerances in middle age. I've consulted with a gastroenterologist, and while these issues don't affect my health per se,... more
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Before the pandemic, I applied for a promotion at my workplace. I was told that the job was mine, and I just had to wait for the paperwork to go through.... more
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been diagnosed with a fatal, incurable cancer. Most co-workers are aware of my condition, but they still routinely ask "How are you?" when I come to the office.... more
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Every other year, my husband and I travel to spend holidays with his side of the family. His father has a large home that is now an "empty nest" since all of the siblings are grown ... more
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been married almost 20 years to a wonderful man with a large and close-knit family. They're nice people, but they tend to run with misinformation, and they enjoy having polit... more
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I are in our mid-70s and live in a condo townhouse development. Six months ago, I went to the hospital by ambulance after an outpatient procedure was botched. After t... more
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a single woman in my early 40s. I frequently receive invitations from single men (many of whom are more than 20 years older than me) to join them for dinner at their homes.... more