March 14, 2017 Painful College Reunion Has Lingering Aftereffects DEAR MISS MANNERS: In the first few moments after my arrival at a college reunion,... continue
March 12, 2017 Respect the Life of the Terminally Ill DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the correct way to address someone who has a terminal illness? GENTLE READER: As a living human being.
January 31, 2017 Avoid Co-Worker's Bad Manners by Eating Lunch Elsewhere DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work in a small department in a medium-sized hospital. My problem and that... continue
January 22, 2017 No Need to Stand on Ceremony When a Tornado Is Approaching DEAR MISS MANNERS: What would Miss Manners advise people do if a tornado warning were to be announced... continue
January 19, 2017 Conserving Water Is Not Always the Right Solution DEAR MISS MANNERS: While it's important not to waste resources, what is the proper thing to do when... continue
January 10, 2017 Professional and Personal Relationships Don't Always Mesh DEAR MISS MANNERS: The situation I am trying to work through involves a... continue
January 03, 2017 Water and Bathroom Access Is the Least You Can Provide for Contractors DEAR MISS MANNERS: Some contractors came to my home to do work in my backyard. They were there for just... continue
December 25, 2016 It's Important to Make Amends for Hurtful Holiday Greetings DEAR MISS MANNERS: I know someone who is in the late stages of a terminal illness. This person... continue
December 06, 2016 Rude Questions Are Not Always Insulting DEAR MISS MANNERS: Due to various health conditions, medications and surgeries, I have fought a... continue
October 20, 2016 Errant Sneeze at Dinner Is Good Reason to Quietly Stop Eating DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend sneezed in my direction at dinner, with my plate of food in the target... continue