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: Should I tip the parking attendant even though I’ve been told ‘gratuities are not required’?
Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...
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Miss Manners: Must a patient tip valets at medical facilities parking structures?
Some post ambiguous signs, presumably to have it both ways. You could ask your doctor, if you think the hospital’s policy ...
Miss Manners: Dad’s girlfriend makes a scene at my bowling birthday party
Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...
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 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: I found this risqué lingerie in my laundry. How can I return it discretely?
I live near a university and pay students to do my laundry. Recently I found some expensive-looking and risqué underwear that ...
Miss Manners: I feel invisible when my hairstylist ignores me
But if they are talking pleasantries, you may smile or laugh or add something and see if it takes. There is a good chance ...
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).
Miss Manners: Young people never say ‘thank you’
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin is asked how to get a young couple to send a "thank you" note.
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.