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DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I moved to the U.S., I found quite a bit of difference in the dinner party etiquette compared to my home country. When an American co-worker invited me and other friends for ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A few years ago, my mother-in-law, an amateur painter, gave my husband and me a large portrait of ourselves. I don’t wish to judge the skill of the artist, but will say that it was ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the correct way to deal with being stood up for social plans? Over the years, people have said things to me such as, “I’m going to break off our lunch plans for today, OK? I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Please explain how to administer a Cut, a Dead Cut, and a Cut Absolute. GENTLE READER: A Cut is pretending not to see someone who is obviously within sight. A Dead Cut is staring ...

Dear Miss Manners: Most mornings, I stop at a deli to get a bagel for breakfast. Sometimes as I approach the door, a man is also approaching a little ahead of me, and will stop and open it for me. If ...

A recent list of pre-season All-Big Ten teams has been released, and only one Husker made the first-team cut. Jacory Barney Jr. was selected by Athlon Sports as the top punt returner in the conference ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught that women sit with their legs together, just crossed at the ankles. My daughter is trying to have her daughter not cross her legs, but she sees all those TV women sit ...

Dear Miss Manners: I was taught that women sit with their legs together, just crossed at the ankles. My daughter is trying to have her daughter not cross her legs, but she sees all those TV women sit ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am an aunt to a niece who is married with two sons. She’s always been somewhat naive about certain things. Related Articles Miss Manners: I RSVPed to the bridal shower and got a ...