March 02, 2017 Gift Registries Are a Bad Idea, Regardless the Occasion DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was invited to a birthday party for a 2-year-old. On the invitation was where the... continue
February 07, 2017 Questions About Money at Work Deserve Businesslike Dismissal DEAR MISS MANNERS: In a department that gives performance-based commissions, one of my co-workers... continue
February 05, 2017 Here's Another Wrinkle on Wedding Extortion for Cash DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have learned about another way for couples to get cash instead of gifts... continue
December 29, 2016 Widower Funding Dream Vacation Might Find a Way for In-Laws to Go DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a retired widower and am planning a dream European vacation. I... continue
November 29, 2016 Now-Valuable Trinket Given as Gift Need Not Be Returned DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a young child, I was given a trinket by a lady who knew my mother. I... continue
November 01, 2016 Panhandlers Can Be Politely Rebuffed With a simple 'I'm Sorry' DEAR MISS MANNERS: My family and I are traveling from our small town to New York City next... continue
October 30, 2016 Cash Is Not the Right Gift to Thank a Family Member DEAR MISS MANNERS: My sister helped me clean my house in preparation for getting ready to sell it. I gave... continue
October 27, 2016 Generous Tip May Not Be Enough to Erase Unpleasant Memory DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was out to lunch today with my girlfriend at a fairly nice place, when I happened... continue
October 04, 2016 Salary Inquiries Are Rude Just Because DEAR MISS MANNERS: I know it is rude to ask someone how much they make for a living. However,... continue
August 16, 2016 No Formula Can Reveal Engagement Ring's Cost DEAR MISS MANNERS: How much of your yearly salary should be spent on an engagement ring? GENTLE... continue
