However, we just learned that our companion intends to bring her extremely unruly “comfort” poodle -- not only to the opera, ...

However, we just learned that our companion intends to bring her extremely unruly “comfort” poodle -- not only to the opera, ...

However, we just learned that our companion intends to bring her extremely unruly “comfort” poodle -- not only to the opera, ...

Now that we know the dog is going, we want to bow out of the engagement ... That is not the least hurtful way, but Miss Manners agrees that being a party to this party is going to be anything ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a number of friends I regularly ... Are we violating any principles of etiquette by continuing to gather on these terms? We’re all still happy with the arrangements ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a number of friends I regularly ... Are we violating any principles of etiquette by continuing to gather on these terms? We’re all still happy with the arrangements ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a number of friends I regularly ... Are we violating any principles of etiquette by continuing to gather on these terms? We’re all still happy with the arrangements ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a young woman who was brought ... What is the correct etiquette for overnight or multi-day visits? GENTLE READER: Kind people who are in the position of making such offers ...

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

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 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names ...

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.