Miss Manners: It’s not really a funeral. Is it OK for me to wear white? Miss Manners: Reconcile with my dad after his rude comment? No, thanks. Miss Manners: Should I have been outraged when her ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How long should someone wait for a call to be returned? My friend and I talk frequently on the phone. Lately when I call, I get a text that says, “I’ll call you back.” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Just over a year ago, myself, a friend and that friend’s cousin “Grace” were asked to be bridesmaids in the wedding of another friend, “Tara.” Tara did not have a lot ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had an art show last summer, the week before my birthday. An old friend stopped by and purchased a very nice glass platter (over $150) for her daughter. As she was paying for ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Just over a year ago, myself, a friend and that friend’s cousin “Grace” were asked to be bridesmaids in the wedding of another friend, “Tara.” Tara did not have a lot ...

Dear Miss Manners: I had an art show last summer, the week before my birthday. An old friend stopped by and purchased a very nice glass platter (over $150) for her daughter. As she was paying for ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a few old friends scattered around the country who will only talk on the phone if they’re actively doing something else. This leads to a variety of acoustic challenges ...

How should one respond to such suggestions, especially if the person is an old family friend? GENTLE READER: “Thank you. I will think about it.” Never mind that you, Miss Manners and probably ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had an art show last summer, the week before my birthday. An old friend stopped by and purchased a very nice glass platter (over $150) for her daughter. As she was paying for ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had an art show last summer, the week before my birthday. An old friend stopped by and purchased a very nice glass platter (over $150) for her daughter. As she was paying for ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had an art show last summer, the week before my birthday. An old friend stopped by and purchased a very nice glass platter (over $150) for her daughter. As she was paying for ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How long should someone wait for a call to be returned? My friend and I talk frequently on the phone. Lately when I try to call, I get a text that says, “I’ll call you back.” ...