Orlando Sentinel

Miss Manners: I don’t want to be stuck at a party with women who don’t like me

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do you gently decline Christmas invitations from a friend when the people they invite are all couples, and the women don’t really like you? We are all seniors. Miss Manners: ...
Orlando Sentinel

Miss Manners: They publicly oppose my rights, then accuse me of intolerance

Miss Manners: Maybe I should pretend I forgot about her wedding? Miss Manners: You wouldn’t believe the gifts she gives me. I want her to stop. Miss Manners: I’m trying not to look like a weirdo when ...
The Spokesman-Review

Miss Manners: ‘You don’t deserve rights. Hey, where are you going?’

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do I respond to some common shaming I get from people I know? For background, I am a female member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and have many dear friends who are members of other ...
MLive

Miss Manners: Lets not confuse the guests with the bridesmaids

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The invitation states “black tie” for a 4:30 p.m. wedding. The bridesmaids are wearing long black gowns. Is it acceptable for women guests to wear long black dresses? GENTLE READER: ...
Oregonian

Miss Manners: Is noting an invitation was delivered ‘by hand’ pretentious?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes when I receive an invitation to an event, the sender writes “By Hand” in the lower right-hand corner of the envelope. Obviously, this means that they delivered the ...