mlive

Miss Manners: Ignoring strangers on the street seems rude

I dislike the contempt expressed in ignoring anyone. I prefer to give a polite “No, thank you,” “I’m sorry, no” and then move ...

Dear Miss Manners: ‘Mrs. His Name’ is outdated, right?

Dear Miss Manners: I am a young woman who has recently moved to a larger city. I am not comfortable interacting with strange ...

Miss Manners: Store manager says I’m ‘disrespecting children’ for complaining

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to reader's complaint about unruly child in ...
The Spokesman-Review

Miss Manners: ‘Proper behavior’ for audiences keeps changing

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended two touring Broadway shows, and many families were at each performance. For one show, some people wore costumes: Across from me, a child had on a rather large hat the ...

Miss Manners: Her peevish behavior in restaurants upsets me every time

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a very close friend I have known for a long time. I enjoy seeing her and her husband. However, ...
MLive

Miss Manners: It’s irritating that proper audience behavior has gone out the window at Broadway shows

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended two touring Broadway shows, and many families were at each performance. For one show, some people wore costumes: Across from me, a child had on a rather large hat the ...
syracuse.com

Miss Manners: Expecting good behavior at a sports game might be a reach; do this instead

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughters play competitive soccer. It is understood, and often in the rule book, that the parents of one team sit on one side of the field and the parents of the other team sit ...
Yahoo

Miss, Ms., and Mrs.: What Are the Differences Between These Titles?

Whether you’re addressing someone in person, in a letter, or with a formal invitation, titles are a symbol of respect. Men are always addressed as Mr., but it’s a bit more complicated for women. There ...