The family members feel entitled to swan in and out, talk with each other and with her ... all while she works to prepare ...
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who has a question about a mistake they ...
This summer, R. Eric Thomas brought his “Asking Eric” column to the Washington Post, taking the place of freshly retired Amy ...
GENTLE READER: It is to our credit, Miss Manners believes, that Americans have an awkward relationship with those who serve ...
She’s afraid it would appear rude. Miss Manners once wrote that Americans are not comfortable with domestic help because ...
A parent wants to help their private chef daughter find a way to tune out distracting clients while she cooks.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Do I have to host my in-laws for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? We all rotate who hosts, and it is ...
Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary in Allegheny County is run by Karen Phillips, a veterinarian, and is home to over 100 rescued ...
GENTLE READER: The phrase you want is “How nice FOR you,” with the emphasis on the “for.” Repeat as necessary. Please send ...
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GENTLE READER: Decent people do not, as you said, admonish people directly. Nor do they go looking for trouble. If the ...