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Miss Manners: I was shoved aside at my own birthday bowling bash

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

Oregonian · 36m

Miss Manners: Dad's bully girlfriend bogarts the bowling lanes. How can we stop her next time?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

Sun Sentinel · 2h

Miss Manners: My father’s rude girlfriend shoved me aside at my own birthday party

At a bowling party for my 40th birthday, my dad brought his girlfriend. It didn’t take her long to try to take over the whole event to “show me how it’s done.”

Penn Live · 3h

Miss Manners: Dad’s new girlfriend ruins bowling birthday party

No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.

East Bay Times · 5h

Miss Manners: A virtual stranger disrupted my bowling party, and nobody knew what to do

For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each). My dad arrived late, while we were in the fourth frame,

Miss Manners: How does one politely and gently deal with being erased?

When I had my hair done, the stylist and her assistant spent the entire time talking over my head. There was no way I could ...

Miss Manners: How to handle a gift acknowledgment lapse after a destination wedding

We will soon begin seeing the young couple and his parents frequently, as the social season is beginning. When we see them, ...

The Washington Post3d

Miss Manners: Do I have to donate to my friend’s charity?

Dear Miss Manners: I have a good friend who is the polar opposite of me on politics, religion and almost every other subject. We are cognizant of these differences, and refrain from debate or ...

Miss Manners: Chronically ill and confused by valet tipping etiquette

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Because of a chronic illness, I have to go to a clinic in an urban setting three to four times per week.

Miss Manners: How to handle a friend bringing a disruptive dog to an event

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...

Miss Manners: Friend is bringing poodle to dinner and opera. Can we bow out?

She plans to bring her annoying poodle to dinner and the opera. Her friends want to bow out. Dear Miss Manners: My husband ...

Oregonian1d

Miss Manners: Must a patient tip valets at medical facilities parking structures?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Because of a chronic illness, I have to go to a clinic in an urban setting three to four times per ...

Miss Manners: Party host cancels dinner due to guest’s dietary restrictions

Miss Manners has sympathy for the rampant abuse of hosts when it comes to inviting extra people and dictating menus. But she ...

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