April 21, 2018 Acknowledge Friend’s Generosity, But Dial Back the Drama DEAR MISS MANNERS: My closest friend, who is 23 years my senior and does not have children of her own, has shared with me on my... continue
April 20, 2018 Make Sure You Have Co-workers’ Attention Before Monologuing DEAR MISS MANNERS: How should I respond to co-workers who wear earbuds? I start talking to them without realizing they have these... continue
April 19, 2018 Telecommuter Stressed By Doorbell DEAR MISS MANNERS: As people are now telecommuting to work, as I do, how does one avoid unwanted people at one’s door? In my job, I... continue
April 18, 2018 If I’m Everybody’s Emergency Contact, Then Who’s Mine? DEAR MISS MANNERS: I started a new job, and they want me to fill out an emergency contact form. But I am in a nuclear family with a... continue