DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve been given a budget to take some out-of-town folks to dinner the day before a conference. Miss Manners: Neighbor trims vines and tosses the scraps in my yard Miss Manners: Is ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have visited a dear friend a few times over the years, and each time, I am greeted with a lovely guest room: comfortable bedding, fresh flowers and fluffy towels, all of which ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There is a wonderful hostess in my neighborhood who really goes all out in terms of food and ambiance for her guests. She is a mentor to me, inspiring me to host gatherings and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a teetotaler. My husband and most of our friends are avid connoisseurs of wine and spirits. Normally, this is not a problem, as I can politely excuse myself from any events ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When flying, I often find myself subjected to the unintentional elbow jabs of my seatmate. I always make a conscious effort to remain within the boundaries of my seat, carefully ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve been given a budget to take some out-of-town folks to dinner the day before a conference. Miss Manners: I refuse to be part of their Christmas list ritual Miss Manners: Is it ...