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Miss Manners: I asked my friend’s new partner to drive slower. He got so mad.
The drive home was awkward after friend’s new partner blows up at the letter writer after being asked to drive slower.
Miss Manners: Friend driving 95 mph was furious I asked him to slow down
After a heated exchange, he coldly got back in the car, drove more slowly, and never said another word for the rest of the ...
Miss Manners: My friend has never invited me on to the yacht she lives on
Dear Miss Manners: I have been friends with someone for 12 years. We used to do everything together, and were even roommates ...
Miss Manners: I’m devastated by my friend’s mean-spirited message
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to receiving a hurtful text from friend of 50 years.
Miss Manners: I’m worried my personal emails to friends aren’t private
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to dealing with unresponsive contacts and personal ...
Miss Manners: Can my kids can come to your party, too? The invitation doesn’t specify.
Once you have gotten a response, thank the host for the invitation and say you will check calendars and respond quickly. Miss ...
Miss Manners: I’m heartbroken to think my friend sent this mean text to our whole group
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am part of a group of six college friends from 50 years ago. We stay in touch by texting often, and ...
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Miss Manners: Do two thank you notes need to be sent for a shared gift?
My husband believes that when we receive an indivisible gift, both he and I should write separate thank-you note messages.
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Miss Manners: I’m heartbroken to think my friend sent this mean text to our whole group
DEAR MISS MANNERS ... can usually adapt relatively easily. Your friend thought about, wrote and got caught writing something unkind about you. Though thoroughly unpleasant for you, it is not ...