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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My co-worker recently purchased some computer equipment for his new career. He generously offered me the expensive computer mouse he had previously been using.... more
Aug 10, 2024 · DEAR MISS MANNERS: I teach remotely at a university in my hometown, while currently living in a different state. The politics of my department are deeply unhealthy, and the toxic environment has brought me closer to another junior staff member.
3 days ago · Miss Manners: Ignore neighbors when it’s early and they’re in PJs? A retirement home resident sees neighbors in their PJs during early morning walks. Is it proper to greet them?
Sep 27, 2022 · DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work for a public university and my boss is the head of the division. When I was hired, my duties included supervising his executive assistant, but she was laid off in 2020.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: After 22 years together, my “husband” and I are finally getting legally married -- a bit tardy, as same-sex marriage was legalized years ago!
Jan 16, 2024 · Dear Miss Manners: I travel for business. There are places in your country where women address all men as “dear” or “sweetie,” and no amount of requesting to stop will break the cultural norm.
Dec 21, 2023 · Dear Miss Manners: My wife and I have a wide circle of friends and an active social life. The vast majority of our friends are very considerate guests and hosts. But we have one group of...
Jul 22, 2024 · DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a longtime employee of a company that has offered additional work-from-home days to IT workers willing to exchange their spacious and private offices for a desk in a shared room when working on-site.
May 31, 2024 · DEAR MISS MANNERS: I suffered a fall at a social gathering. I got hurt pretty badly and ended up with large scrapes and bruises for over a week. I’m lucky I did not break a bone, but I was pretty...
May 7, 2022 · DEAR MISS MANNERS: Once a solitary diner has been seated and served, does etiquette allow said diner to put on headphones? Suffering from severe tinnitus makes background music, the conversations of nearby diners and the general hubbub of restaurants nearly unbearable at times.
