At work, it’s been harder. I’m frequently in meetings where a colleague is so long-winded that if someone doesn’t interrupt, ...

There is a conference room located directly beside my office that is utilized multiple times daily. Before and after these ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After 25 years at the same company, my role was eliminated by the parent corporation. When it comes to former co-workers, who should call whom after such a job loss? I consider this ...

GENTLE READER: The proper response lies between those two extremes. By saying, “Thank you for your apology,” you accept it ...

For the past 15 years or so, my wife and I have been hosting a potluck feast for Thanksgiving, with about 30 friends and ...

The Bottom Line: Thank you for all the input from those of you who brought up this subject and the discussions we had. There ...

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

I understand that the favorite topic of conversation for most people is themselves, but what happened to a two-way ...

This is too busy on its own, but I also have a serious mental illness (bipolar). I manage it well and am very high-functioning. But how do I tell people they’re overwhelming me when each person’s need ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a typical middle child in that I’m always trying to help everyone in the family and keep them happy. I take on most of my parents’ care because my sisters have families at home ...