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Miss Manners: Is setting an ‘arrival window’ instead of a specific time rude?
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Miss Manners: Isn’t it inconsiderate for friends to give an hour window as to when they’ll arrive?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friends manage to arrive at most places at a specific time -- doctors’ offices, work meetings, etc.
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Miss Manners: Strange bathroom encounter leaves questions
The woman stood at the toilet, partly facing me, smiling, then dropped her slacks and underwear, giving me a view.
Dear Miss Manners: I’m tired of my friends’ ‘arrival windows’
Miss Manners asks, "Why is it that your friends are dictating what time they show up at your house in the first place?" ...
Miss Manners: I tried not to be irritated when friend called me a ‘cougar.’ What do I say if he does it again?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: About a year ago, I met the man of my dreams, and he and I are planning a future together. I have a ...
Miss Manners: Beyond a weak smile, is there a way to discourage his ‘witticism’ at my expense?
Miss Manners therefore suggests that you turn that weak smile into something that does, in fact, betray your irritation, perhaps with a murmured “Not funny.” Anything less seems only to encourage him.
Miss Manners: Nothing grinds my gears like a pretentious, presumptive, patronizing question
Not only is this more polite, Miss Manners assures you, but if you are truly an expert in any given field, waiting it out ...
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Miss Manners: What’s the best way to answer odd questions?
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Miss Manners: I never want to hear my younger boyfriend call me a ‘cougar’ again
A reader gets annoyed when the younger, new boyfriend called her a “cougar” in public. Plus, how to answer condescending, ...
Miss Manners: What’s the best way to respond to questions that feel condescending?
Not only is this more polite, Miss Manners assures you, but if you are truly an expert in any given field, waiting it out ...
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Let Your Annoyance Show
About a year ago, I met the man of my dreams, and he and I are planning a future together. I have a wonderful group of friends-- we are all in our 60 s and 70 s, and get together often for fun ...
Miss Manners: ‘Cougar’ comment doesn’t go over well with woman in new relationship
He generally means well, so I don’t wish to embarrass him, but is there a way to graciously shut this down if I hear it again ...