DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work in an informal environment (academia) where I receive a set salary. It is the kind of job where the amount of work fluctuates and sometimes requires me to work more than ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: You’ve always advised against mixing social life with work, although I’m not sure why. And now I read that the generation entering the workforce agrees with you, and is not ...

This attendee isn't happy to have to schlep their own plate, fork, knife, drink container both to the party and then home.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work in an informal environment (academia) where I receive a set salary. It is the kind of job where the amount of work fluctuates and sometimes requires me to work more than ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: In this modern age, many workers have the option of working from home at least part of the week. My husband is one of them. Several years ago, he installed himself at the kitchen ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After 25 years at the same company, my role was eliminated by the parent corporation. When it comes to former co-workers, who should call whom after such a job loss? I consider this ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My boss let me know that my co-workers have often “told on me,” reporting when I arrive back to work three minutes late from lunch or leave a few minutes early. Miss Manners: The ...

Miss Manners: Criticizing someone’s children can be a minefield. What do I do? Miss Manners: Don’t tell me what to do. I know the rules. Miss Manners: The women are having fun picking on the bride ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am employed at a local department store where my primary position is in the dressing room. I check the number of items taken into each room, then I button, zip and hang up items ...

My oldest child is getting married, and we’re finalizing the guest list. I’m hesitating about who, if anyone, to invite from work. I think my director would genuinely like to attend, but am not sure ...

Miss Manners: Is it narcissistic to hang a portrait of myself in my home? Miss Manners: I gave her rides to places. Must I entertain her, too? Miss Manners: My child was a bad friend, and I don’t know ...