Miss Manners: We’re pawsitively against going to the opera with friend and her ‘comfort’ poodle
However, we just learned that our companion intends to bring her extremely unruly “comfort” poodle -- not only to the opera, ...
Miss Manners: A virtual stranger disrupted my bowling party, and nobody knew what to do
DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).
Miss Manners: How to handle a friend bringing a disruptive dog to an event
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Miss Manners: How does one politely and gently deal with being erased?
When I had my hair done, the stylist and her assistant spent the entire time talking over my head. There was no way I could ...
Miss Manners: My father’s rude girlfriend shoved me aside at my own birthday party
At a bowling party for my 40th birthday, my dad brought his girlfriend. It didn’t take her long to try to take over the whole ...
Miss Manners: I didn’t tip the valet at the hospital. Then he made me feel guilty
The sign at the health clinic I visit regularly says tipping the valet is not required — so I don’t. But one day, the valet ...
Miss Manners: She’s bringing her awful dog to the opera. How can I get out of this?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I, along with a friend, purchased hard-to-get opera tickets. We’ve looked forward to ...
Miss Manners: Neighbor couple had us over for dinner. Must we host them in return?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A pair of neighbors hosted my wife and me for an impromptu dinner, to which we contributed a nice salad.
Miss Manners: Should you tip the valet at a clinic with a “no gratuities required” policy?
Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...
Miss Manners: Thanks for dinner, but ... let’s not do this again
Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?
Miss Manners: Dad’s new girlfriend ruins bowling birthday party
No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.
Miss Manners: A couple we don’t like had us over for dinner. Do we have to invite them to our place now?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A pair of neighbors hosted my wife and me for an impromptu dinner, to which we contributed a nice salad.