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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a teetotaler. My husband and most of our friends are avid connoisseurs of wine and spirits. Normally, ...
Parents know that children learn some lessons more quickly than others. Youngsters may be eager to learn lessons related to an extracurricular activity like dance or sports, but other lessons, ...
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GENTLE READER: Curiously, the alcohol is clouding everyone’s judgment in this case — even yours, and you are not partaking.
Gentle Reader: Curiously, the alcohol is clouding everyone’s judgment in this case — even yours, and you are not partaking.
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to if a teetotaler host can leave when the party turns to a drinking session.
Host who doesn’t drink wants to start cleaning up when husband and guests start getting drunk during dinner parties.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a family member who has done well for herself. She and her partner are in their early 50s and never ...
Mae McAleer, a sixth grader who used to roll her eyes every time her mom tried to teach her some manners, wore a bright blue dress and giggled with her friends. “It’s been pretty good,” she said of ...
Poor Table Manners. Good table manners are crucial in social and professional settings. Talking with your mouth full, ...
"Obviously, eating before the performance is an option, but dining quickly in a Paris restaurant is easier said than done." ...