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Miss Manners: Selfish dad makes daughter’s wedding all about him

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am getting married in a traditional church ceremony. My father, who will be giving me away, has refused ...

Miss Manners: Dirty restaurant bathrooms are ruining my dining experiences

For an afternoon event, tea-length (something that falls around midcalf) is expected for women in dressy day fabrics (silk, ...

Miss Manners: One rude woman is ruining my grandmother’s get-togethers

Miss Manners hopes it is not to commit the unpardonable rudeness of calling out a guest’s rudeness to her face. (The guest’s face, that is. Once the guest is gone, you are free to try to convince your ...

Miss Manners: What’s the proper attire for musicians performing an afternoon concert?

For an afternoon event, tea-length (something that falls around midcalf) is expected for women in dressy day fabrics (silk, ...

Miss Manners: I leave restaurant bathrooms with my hands unwashed

Even if the room is clean, I avoid using the door handle when exiting. I wait for another lady to leave, and follow her ...

Miss Manners: I want to shut down rude whispers about my husband’s criminal past

GENTLE READER: It perplexes Miss Manners how many people adore “Les Misérables” without being upset by its central accusation ...

Miss Manners: Why are restaurant restrooms unclean so often?

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or ...

Miss Manners: What should I say to a woman who has defaced herself with a tattoo?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am still not inured to the rampant trend of women tattooing their hands, feet, arms, backs and even ...