Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...

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Tag Day … The St. John Ambulance Association will hold a “Tag Day” on Saturday, September 22nd, 1917. The amount received ...

When I had my hair done, the stylist and her assistant spent the entire time talking over my head. There was no way I could ...

Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?

At a bowling party for my 40th birthday, my dad brought his girlfriend. It didn’t take her long to try to take over the whole ...

But if they are talking pleasantries, you may smile or laugh or add something and see if it takes. There is a good chance ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

GENTLE READER: Your confidence that you are not required to reciprocate in your apartment, though technically correct, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a CPA who will be retiring in 2025 after 36 years with my employer’s firm. Over the years, I have acquired several tops, sweaters and jackets imprinted with my firm’s logo.