When called “Bob,” I often feign surprise and say, “Oh! Do I know you personally?” When they say no, I reply, “When you ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it proper for company employees to address customers by their given names? Banks do it, call ...
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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friends, all gainfully employed adults, will often invite a group out to dinner or drinks to celebrate ...
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who doesn't want to host their rude ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was traveling with my granddaughter and a group of other grandparents and kids. The trip included some ...
GENTLE READER: It is to our credit, Miss Manners believes, that Americans have an awkward relationship with those who serve ...
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a question about when it is appropriate to wear a ...
Banks do it, call centers do it, salespeople do it. I appreciate being called “Mr. Smith” instead of just “Bob,” but it ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was walking in the humanities building of the university where I am a graduate student. I turned the ...
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who doesn't want to pay more than their ...