latestFebruary 19, 2017

Miss Manners for February 19, 2017

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I own a small business together. For a bit, our oldest son worked with us. He no longer does, and due to drug and mental health issues, we had to file a restraining o... more

July 07, 2016

Perseverance Is a Virtue in the Theater and in Life

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Ever since childhood, I've loved acting and I can't imagine living without theater. I used to constantly get lead roles at a children's theater, but now that I've outgrown it and st... more

April 14, 2016

Student's Undergraduate Record Need Not Be Belabored When Applying for Higher Degree

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am in my late 20s, finishing a master's program at the same institution where I earned my bachelor's degree, and am in the process of applying for doctoral programs.... more

December 17, 2015

Student's Tears of Frustration May Be Motive to Change

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a graduate student working towards a Ph.D. in a scientific field. Graduate school is often very disheartening.... more

March 05, 2015

Remarks About Children's Birth Mother Are Best Ignored

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have two children through adoption, and am in the process of adopting the biological sibling of my younger child.... more

February 24, 2015

Panic Attack At Reception does Not Need To Be Explained

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My boyfriend and I attended the wedding of my friends a month ago, but left before the reception dinner because I found myself having a panic attack.... more

February 08, 2015

Don't Be So Quick to Yell 'Fire!'

The likelihood of emergencies seems to have increased alarmingly, judging from the number of people who cannot be temporarily parted from their cellphones, or who excuse themselves from commitments. P... more

January 04, 2015

Boyfriend and His Exes Are Best Friends Forever

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My boyfriend is wonderful -- attentive, trustworthy and a devoted fan of yours! He's so wonderful, in fact, that I'm ashamed to explain how his amiable disposition troubles me.... more

December 04, 2014

Sometimes Cruel Remarks Aren't Worth Addressing

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a church supper, I clearly heard an acquaintance say that all suicide is because of self-pity.... more

November 13, 2014

Miss Manners for November 13, 2014

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I manage an age-restricted apartment community, and I enjoy hosting activities for my residents. This is just an extra I do on my own. I love seeing them have fun. This month I trie... more

October 28, 2014

Miss Manners for October 28, 2014

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a woman who has never married and there is no likelihood of my doing so in the future. I've begun declining wedding invitations, sending a lovely gift, and enjoying not being t... more

October 09, 2014

Bulimic Friend Does Not Need Friendly Confrontation

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I recently had my now ex-girlfriend, her husband and her sister for brunch during their visit to our city. At the end of the meal, each of them used the bathroom in t... more

August 17, 2014

Nosy Inquiries About Leg Scars Deserve Joking Response

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Up until about a year ago, I habitually self-injured. I was able to work through my problems and cut out the habit, but I am left with a number of scars on my legs. They are visible... more

June 08, 2014

Miss Manners for June 08, 2014

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have not had the best relationship with my dad. When I got married, he wasn't there -- not because of any emergencies, but because he was simply running late. (I had even told him... more

May 27, 2014

Miss Manners for May 27, 2014

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a co-worker who sits across from me and constantly expresses her frustrations by mumbling under her breath and rolling her eyes. She isn't doing it directly toward me, but sh... more

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