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So, no, there’s nothing wrong with a little libbing out if it means practicing good manners and keeping a generally friendly disposition ... It will be the reassurance you need, one cartoon figure ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I are frequently invited to another couple’s parties. We are all gay, male seniors. One member of this couple seems to be going through some cognitive issues.

Miss Manners is only relieved that your neighbor also had the good manners -- and situational awareness -- to leave after 10 minutes. She was afraid, when you mentioned the time, that your ...

Miss Manners is only relieved that your neighbor also had the good manners -- and situational awareness -- to leave after 10 minutes. She was afraid, when you mentioned the time, that your ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My neighbor, with whom I have friendly chats, sent a group text to several women, including me, inviting us all to meet for dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a yoga class.

Miss Manners is only relieved that your neighbor also had the good manners — and situational awareness — to leave after 10 minutes. She was afraid, when you mentioned the time, that your ...

But the scores are spot on. This cartoon is the Australian Open's free-to-watch version of the live action taking place at Melbourne Park. How has this come about? The Australian Open's official ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Please help me politely decline when asked to purchase things for a children’s fundraiser. While I certainly have no objection to helping a good cause, it is irksome when ...

“I mean, it’s not really new anymore and it sure as hell isn’t happy, but you too, I guess.” ...

There’s a lot more of this sort of thing in his book, Just Good Manners, but he also tells me why we should care about the subject. “It helps lubricate relationships and makes things easier ...

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