But if they are talking pleasantries, you may smile or laugh or add something and see if it takes. There is a good chance ...

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 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names ...

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 ...

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).

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.

The sign at the health clinic I visit regularly says tipping the valet is not required — so I don’t. But one day, the valet ...

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Now that we know the dog is going, we want to bow out of the engagement but would prefer to do it in the least hurtful way.

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

By doing so, she is telling her friends how much they need to spend and depriving them of the fun of choosing a special gift ...

Dear Miss Manners: My husband and I, along with a friend, pre-purchased hard-to-get opera tickets. We’ve looked forward to attending for many months. However, we just learned that our companion ...