To be clear, Miss Manners has never liked sending money as a present. But the thought of a young child who has been used to receiving a check in her card, shaking it up and down and wondering if she ...

She therefore suggests you continue the tradition until they turn 18 or 21. If it helps, virtually no one except Miss Manners ...

To be clear, Miss Manners has never liked sending money as a present. But the thought of a young child who has been used to ...

Dear Miss Manners: When my mother passed away some years ago, my brother and his wife placed a stuffed black cat toy in her ...

Brother had placed a stuffed animal in their mother’s casket and then somehow gave it to the letter writer for Christmas.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a number of food allergies. I can manage them when dining at home, and even in some restaurants, where I can choose what I can handle and request “leave-outs.” But dining at ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When and where should a lady wear white gloves? GENTLE READER: Nowadays, probably when she is handling valuable antiques, serving on the staff of a very fancy restaurant, or ...

Miss Manners: Neighbor trims vines and tosses the scraps in my yard Miss Manners: Is it wrong to warn a foolish stranger about theft risks? Miss Manners: I refuse to be part of their Christmas list ...

Miss Manners: Neighbor trims vines and tosses the scraps in my yard Miss Manners: Is it wrong to warn a foolish stranger about theft risks? Miss Manners: I would prefer no gift at all over ...

Miss Manners: Their gift to me was grabbed out of a casket Miss Manners: Why wouldn’t my neighbor just say something about the ivy? Miss Manners: Is it wrong to warn a foolish stranger about theft ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it wrong not to give feedback? I am expected to “like,” whether virtually or in person, every little thing seen, done or eaten by my friends. Every item I buy and every service I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A group of six longtime friends planned a get-together at my house including snacks and games. Miss Manners: Neighbor trims vines and tosses the scraps in my yard Miss Manners: Is ...