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: 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: Should I tip the parking attendant even though I’ve been told ‘gratuities are not required’?
Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...
Miss Manners: Chronically ill and confused by valet tipping etiquette
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Because of a chronic illness, I have to go to a clinic in an urban setting three to four times per week.
50 Table Manners Everyone Should Know Before They’re 30
Knowing how to behave at meals isn't just about proper etiquette. Turns out, your table manners send coded messages about you ...
Miss Manners: I’ve fallen for her ‘come-over-for-dinner’ scheme twice
Twice, my cousin has invited me to dinner at her house — but when I got there, she hadn’t had time to cook. So we went to ...
Miss Manners: I didn’t tip him, and I was flustered by his response
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Miss Manners: Must a patient tip valets at medical facilities parking structures?
Some post ambiguous signs, presumably to have it both ways. You could ask your doctor, if you think the hospital’s policy is ...
Miss Manners: Cousin invites me to dinner and I end up paying
Why does she keep inviting the letter writer to dinner when she clearly doesn’t have the time to entertain?
Miss Manners: If this is her idea of having me to dinner, can I just say no?
Should you still wish to go to dinner at your cousin’s, you might ask her just beforehand whether she has had time to prepare, because if not, you will spare her the rush and go another time. It will ...
Miss Manners: Cousin’s invites to dinner come with no food, and the need for me to open my wallet
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I entertained two guests on separate occasions: One was a guest for the weekend, and the other just for ...
Miss Manners: How to handle repeated dinner invitations with no cooking
(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...