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My child’ s school is having a staff appreciation week, which isn’ t a bad idea, given the effort they put in and how they enhance our kids’ lives. What strikes me as extremely gauche, however, is ...
Cleo prepares her friends for the preschool potluck by teaching them manners in a game. Nervous but determined, the Super ...
Golf etiquette can be a tricky subject. Etiquette can vary slightly between courses and playing groups, the golden rule ...
This Baton Rouge author looks at education a different way: everything starts with the heart and self-respect.
Learning traditional manners A boy dressed in traditional clothes hammers rice dough to make Korean-style rice cakes, "tteok, ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend of mine has been keeping in touch with me by sending text messages that contain one sentence only: “How are you, Jen?” He never shares anything about himself ...
Miss Manners would like to think that these friends will have now learned that your invitations – and patience – are not infinite. But sadly, you and she both know better.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Are the rules about discussing religion in social settings somewhat relaxed when someone volunteers that they (or their family) are clergy? For instance, I’d never ask someone ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I had an amazing and intimate honeymoon in the Leeward Islands. In the spirit of the occasion, we booked first-class tickets for our flights. During boarding for the ...
Dear Miss Manners: My wife and I had an amazing and intimate honeymoon in the Leeward Islands. In the spirit of the occasion, we booked first-class tickets for our flights. During boarding for the ...
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at missmanners.com, by email to [email protected], or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am permanently in a wheelchair as a result of an injury. There is nothing wrong with my mind. Many people assume I cannot speak for myself, and some move my wheelchair in ...