How do I tell my friend to go away and leave me alone? I need my alone time to recharge, but she will keep talking and ...

GENTLE READER: “I’m thinking about thanking you, but I probably won’t.” Please send your questions to Miss Manners at ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have friends who seem to think ... Should I mention that a thank-you card is never issued? Never. No “Thank you for coming” words are spoken. There is no real heartfelt ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was unfortunately ... to those who do nice things for me. But rather than feeling happy and appreciated for receiving a thank-you note, several friends to whom I’ve sent ...

Miss Manners ... thank you” and called me ungrateful. What is the correct response that doesn’t leave me waving to them from the other side of the TSA line? GENTLE READER: “If you could ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My dog is a great conversation starter. Strangers who stop to admire him will often share a story or two about their own pets, or their own memories of dogs they’ve known.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I made a serious error when speaking to someone with cancer by referring to people not diagnosed with the disease as “normal” -- as in, “Can ...

Miss Manners ... thank you” and called me ungrateful. What is the correct response that doesn’t leave me waving to them from the other side of the TSA line? GENTLE READER: “If you could ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am currently staying with a family friend and her husband for a few days while visiting my hometown. The husband clearly isn’t happy with me staying here, so I have not ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do I tell my friend to go away and leave me alone ... but if you choose the restaurant wisely, perhaps you can avoid one that serves gross-smelling snacks. Please send ...