September 17, 2019 To Stop Talk of Illness, Fight Fire With Fire DEAR MISS MANNERS: I need some help on how to cut conversations short gracefully when acquaintances and strangers start going on and... continue
September 16, 2019 Responding to Clerks’ Uniform Questions DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have noticed a trend in casual customer service workers’ way of speaking. As I’m checking out at the grocery... continue
September 14, 2019 Theatergoers Talk Through Long-Awaited Show DEAR MISS MANNERS: Many months ago, my husband and I purchased tickets to a popular Broadway musical that was on tour in our city,... continue
September 13, 2019 Friends Rush Through Workday Lunch DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had two friends over for lunch, and as I was in the kitchen gathering up the food, they seated themselves at... continue
