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Miss Manners: Failure to thank fundraiser costs politician goodwill
September 9, 2010 Dear Miss Manners: When I held a fundraiser for a local elected official and neighbor six days ago, I told him my little house could accommodate no more than 50 people. He kept saying he wanted 100 people, and I kept telling him that was impossible.
Miss Manners: Political novice puts friend on the spot
September 9, 2010Dear Miss Manners: My college friend and bridesmaid has spontaneously decided to run for a political office with virtually no experience in the field. She expects me to donate financially.
Miss Manners: Wedding invitation strains credulity, and budget
September 9, 2010Dear Miss Manners: Just when I thought etiquette was at its lowest on the convenience scale, my husband and I received an e-mailed invitation to his cousin's wedding.
Miss Manners: Parents should learn to say 'sorry'
September 9, 2010Dear Miss Manners: When should one apologize to one's children?
Miss Manners: When e-mailed résumés get the silent treatment
September 9, 2010 Dear Miss Manners: I am a recent college grad and have been applying for jobs online. Most of these jobs require that applicants send a résumé to an e-mail address, and there is no number to call or an address (to apply in person).
Miss Manners: Pardon your French
September 9, 2010Dear Miss Manners: I minored in French in college and still remember some of it. I live in California and interact only with strict anglophones. Sometimes when they e-mail me invitations, they say "please RSVP." Is it polite to e-mail them back and say, "FYI, please RSVP means please respond please....
Miss Manners: Librarian checks out more than is seemly
September 9, 2010Dear Miss Manners: I am at a loss about what to say to our very nosy librarian. No matter what books you are checking out, she reads the titles (often out loud and at a high volume so everyone else in the library can hear) and then comments on your selections.
Miss Manners: Giving the slip to would-be friends on Facebook
September 9, 2010Dear Miss Manners: There are certain people in my life, as in all people's lives, whom I tolerate because I have to, but whom I don't trust at all. I am pleasant to them but do not seek out their company and do not confide my personal life to them. Cases in point: an ex-boss and a sibling, both of...
Miss Manners: Slacker's graduation gift could include an incentive
September 9, 2010 Dear Miss Manners: We have long-term friends, with a delightful family. We have watched the children from infancy grow up to be bright and personable young people, and we love them dearly. The two oldest were valedictorian and salutatorian of their classes, and were accepted to Ivy League schools...
Miss Manners: Engaged couple plans wedding fundraiser
September 9, 2010Dear Miss Manners What is your opinion of an engagement party which is also a fundraiser for the engaged couple? They are upfront about it being a fundraiser, and it takes place at their house, where they are cooking a meal for cash.
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