DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m in my late 70s and enjoy spending time with my adult children. My son-in-law drives a van, which is very hard for me to get into. I would prefer to take our car, which is ...

Miss Manners herself once managed one carry-on bag to the Wagner festival at Bayreuth — encompassing 10 formal evenings — with one evening dress and a different look every night.

Miss Manners herself once managed one carry-on bag to the Wagner festival at Bayreuth – encompassing 10 formal evenings – with one evening dress and a different look every night.

Miss Manners: If my 9-year-old chooses her birthday party guests, one little girl will be excluded; Dear Annie: My dad passed away unexpectedly last year and I’m not ready for my mom to start dating ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am in a rough spot financially. I really can’t afford to attend concerts, grab coffee, dine at restaurants, etc. Every time a friend makes a request to spend time together ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After several decades of typing on keyboards, I have lost my ability to write nicely by hand. My solution is to send electronic notes -- for expressing appreciation, recognizing ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After several decades of typing on keyboards, I have lost my ability to write nicely by hand. My solution is to send electronic notes -- for expressing appreciation, recognizing ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After several decades of typing on keyboards, I have lost my ability to write nicely by hand. My solution is to send electronic notes — for expressing appreciation ...

Miss Manners: E-cards still can’t replace handwritten notes Letter writer has lost the ability to write nicely by hand and wonders if electronic thank-you cards suffice. June 14, 2025 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a 1-year-old grandchild who lives 90 miles from us. Our frustration comes from their parents advising us to purchase gifts only from their curated wish list. They ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a 1-year-old grandchild who lives 90 miles from us. Our frustration comes from the parents advising us to purchase gifts only from their curated wish list. Related Articles ...

Miss Manners: It takes the joy out of buying for my grandchild. ... “We enjoy getting things for Graham, and while you know what’s best for him, we like to have a little fun with it, too.