Miss Manners: I get infuriated when my co-worker says ‘good girl’
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Miss Manners: Older co-worker often exclaims ‘good girl!’ when I’ve finished a project. It’s infuriating
GENTLE READER: Rarely one to seek out offense where none is intended, even Miss Manners wonders why these strangers feel the ...
Miss Manners: It’s demeaning when an older coworker says ‘good girl’ to me ... as if I am a pet or child
When I tell her I have finished a task or project, she will respond with “Good girl,” as if I am her pet or child. She does ...
Miss Manners: They blocked my path, then said I was the rude one
GENTLE READER: “I’m afraid there was just no way through.” Miss Manners suggests you omit, “… and I need to see the Wizard,” ...
Miss Manners: ‘Wizard of Oz’ sets a bad example for one real-life situation
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in downtown Houston and regularly walk through the underground network of tunnels to escape the ...
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Miss Manners: I want to help pay for my son’s wedding, but don’t want to insult father of the bride
It is clear they are taking shortcuts to save expenses. I don’t think they are being cheap; they are just on a budget.
Miss Manners: We told them about our food allergies, but they still brought dishes containing those foods
One woman would say, “I know you said no (ingredient), but once you taste this, you can take an antihistamine and it will be ...
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Miss Manners: How do we politely talk with people about our family members’ food allergies?
Your husband wants the onion-and-pork lady to understand that the family allergies are not mere preferences, and he probably ...
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Miss Manners: She left in tears after ignoring my family’s food allergies
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and four of our seven children have ... If they are having pork, for example, they will make ...
Miss Manners: Is it rude to refuse food if you have a severe allergy?
One woman would say, “I know you said no (ingredient), but once you taste this, you can take an antihistamine and it will be ...
Miss Manners: Your meal prep will kill my kids
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin provides guidance on how to gracefully refuse dishes containing allergens while still acknowledging the giver's good intentions.
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Miss Manners: Woman who gifted us food left crying after husband’s bluntness about food allergies
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and four of our seven children have ... If they are having pork, they will make something extra ...