Miss Manners: What should I say to a snotty comment about my Christmas decorations?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am proud of my mantel Christmas display. I have a number of rustic Santa Claus figurines, and I wrap ...

Miss Manners: My sister’s cruel comment about my Christmas display hurt me deeply

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader seeking advice after their sister made a ...

Miss Manners: My sister said, ‘it looks like Santa threw up on my mantel.’

Dear Miss Manners: I am proud of my mantel Christmas display. I have a number of rustic Santa Claus figurines, and I wrap ...

Miss Manners: Guests’ exhaustive lists of dietary preferences take all the fun out of dinner parties

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I used to love hosting dinner parties, bringing friends together for good food and lively conversation. But the fun has gone out of it because just about everyone tells me about ...
mlive

Miss Manners: Sister makes snarky comments about my Santa display

I have received compliments on the display. My sister commented that it looks like Santa threw up on my mantel.

Dear Miss Manners: Sibling rips on my holiday display

Dear Miss Manners: I am proud of my mantel Christmas display. I have a number of rustic Santa Claus figurines, and I wrap ...

Miss Manners: Hosting dinner parties was fun until people started making specific dietary requests

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...

Miss Manners: My sister rudely made fun of my beloved Santa display

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am proud of my mantel Christmas display. I have a number of rustic Santa Claus figurines, and I wrap ...

Miss Manners: I thought he was going to pay for our breakfast ... he didn’t

I informed the waitress that we’d like separate, individual checks. One of the participants piped up saying that he’d like one single bill instead ...