DEAR MISS MANNERS: If someone donates to an online campaign to finance an expensive, but potentially life-saving, surgery for an acquaintance, friend or family member, and then -- while the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My niece worked at a well-known retail store in the 1980s. She told me they were required to greet customers because research has shown that people are less likely to steal after a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I do a lot of recreational traveling. In some cases, we take local tours. I’m finding that these tours often include a significant number of comments using America as ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My mother just earned her Ph.D. She holds many other professional titles, as well. I would like to give her a desk nameplate, but I’m unsure how to approach it. Should the first ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: It’s frigid cold here these days, but that didn’t stop a huge turnout for a very popular food truck. Related Articles Miss Manners: I’ve been told to banish these guests from the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I would like some advice on who should handle an anniversary gift return. My husband and I received a gift that had been ordered online by our relatives (who live blocks from us).