DEAR MISS MANNERS: When we have a large family dinner, between 10 and 21 people, there is one child whose parents allow her to be on her tablet, with volume on high. She comes into the house, whizzes ...
Unfortunately, there is the potential that their contribution is tainted — and being the host, the unfortunate results are on ...
She'd like to help this woman out, who is saving to buy a car. But would it be awkward for her to eat with the rest of the ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it acceptable to place a small evening clutch on the table while dining out? Often, the restaurant chairs have open backs, so if I place the clutch behind me, it falls to the ...
Dear Miss Manners: I am one of a group of friends who have known each other for 30+ years, from early middle age into what ...
GENTLE READER: It is equally perplexing to Miss Manners why children would be unwelcome at a family wedding. She finds them (mostly) charming, and their imperfections make a sweet addition to the ...