A woman wants to educate her niece about appropriate gift card amounts after receiving a $25 gift card for a service that costs $49, despite the niece and her husband having a high income and having r…
Miss Manners advises a hospital worker on filing double surnames, suggesting they choose a convention like filing under the last space. She also addresses a reader overwhelmed by negative responses to…
In a recent Miss Manners column, a widow expressed hurt over her late husband's ex-girlfriend posting a tribute on his memorial page, and Miss Manners advised against responding publicly. Another read…
A woman in a medical office waiting room asked another patient to lower the volume on her phone, which was playing profanity-laden content. The other patient threatened violence, leading the first wom…
Miss Manners advises a traveler to respond to ridicule of America abroad by keeping a straight face and gently reminding the speakers they are guests, then redirecting to humorous aspects of the speak…