Miss Manners: Should I tell my client I want to regift their present?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a retired dog walker seeking advice on the proper ...

Miss Manners: You may not want, need a gift, but you certainly don’t need to say that to the giver

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a dog walker and pet care provider. I’m retired, 73 years old, and I have a lot of work around the ...

Miss Manners: Please don’t address your cards this way, it’s very confusing

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have received cards from a number of couples who are 30 to 40 years younger than we are. The return ...
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Miss Manners: Clients keep giving me gifts I already have

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a dog walker and pet care provider. I’m retired, 73 years old, and I have a lot of work around the ...
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8 old-fashioned manners experts say no longer make sense

Ever wonder why some social rules feel more like relics than helpful guidelines? We all grew up learning certain courtesies, ...
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No food, no plate, no welcome: Why one woman says she is done with her mother-in-law's dinners

We all know that when you invite someone into your home for a meal, you are extending a gesture of warmth and welcome. It's a ...