March 19, 2017 Keep Reaching Out to Old Friend Suffering Grief From Husband's Death DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I were very close friends with a couple for many years. We moved... continue
March 19, 2017 Self-Acknowledged Rudeness Doesn't Make It Right DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend of a friend, who I see at some social events, does an odd... continue
March 16, 2017 Destination Wedding Doesn't Yield Expected Haul of Gifts DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I were recently married, and about half of our close... continue
March 07, 2017 Companionship May Be the Best Gift for Someone Who Is Grieving DEAR MISS MANNERS: A very dear friend of the family has passed away. He will be cremated with a... continue
March 05, 2017 It's the Thought That Counts -- but Express It Politely DEAR MISS MANNERS: I can't wrap my mind around those who find it acceptable to attempt to coerce their... continue
February 14, 2017 Request to Be Cheery Can Be Met With Weak Smile DEAR MISS MANNERS: I would consider myself to be a good-humored, cheerful sort of person and enjoy smiling... continue
February 09, 2017 If Friend's Calls Are Inconvenient, Set Up a Time That Isn't DEAR MISS MANNERS: I talk with a friend of mine at least three to four times a week. In the past... continue
February 05, 2017 Friends' Self-Criticism Doesn't Require Your Response DEAR MISS MANNERS: How should I handle "compliments" that are really an insult to... continue
January 31, 2017 Send Wedding Invitation Earlier for Advance Planning Purposes DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our son and his fiancee are planning a wedding in her hometown. It will... continue
January 29, 2017 No Host Can Hope to Please Guests With Multiple Food Restrictions DEAR MISS MANNERS: My mother taught me that it is inconsiderate to serve food to guests that someone at the... continue
