Miss Manners by Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin

Miss Manners in Advice May 08, 2021

Boundaries Needed for After-Hours Texts

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a boss who is a texter. At any time, I may get a text from him with a request or a correction of my work. I’ve gotten texts on picnic dates, while shopping and at the dent... continue

Miss Manners in Advice May 07, 2021

It’s More Than OK To Ask About Safety Protocols

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it inappropriate to ask those taking care of you -- like a dental hygienist, dentist or manicurist, e.g. -- if they have been vaccinated for the virus, or if they have been re... continue

Miss Manners in Advice May 06, 2021

If He Couldn’t Pay for Dinner, He Shouldn’t Have Offered

DEAR MISS MANNERS: In my close circle of friends and family, I am the individual with the highest income. I have no issue paying when a small group of us go out to dinner. My friends do not take ad... continue

Miss Manners in Advice May 05, 2021

Inviting Overseas Relatives to Wedding They Can’t Attend

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I will be getting married later this year (assuming it’s safe to do so, given COVID). I have some relatives in my grandparents’ home country I would love to include. We rarely se... continue