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Miss Manners: I found several typos and an error of fact in book written by an aquaintance

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a writer and editor by profession, so I read books with a critical eye. I bought a book written by an acquaintance of several years (nonfiction). I read the book and found ...

Miss Manners: I found typos in my friend’s book, should I tell?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the etiquette of pointing out typos and factual mistakes in a friend's nonfiction work.

Miss Manners: I want all my friends on the guest list, but only some of their spouses

Many guests would think it rude if I excluded their spouses from the guest list. But I resent having to extend a party invitation to people I don’t know.

Miss Manners: I refuse to be part of their Christmas list ritual

Miss Manners is sorry to see the end of an ancient tradition that was one of the hallmarks of civilization. As you have ...

Dear Miss Manners: Wish lists take joy out of gift-giving

Miss Manners is sorry to see the end of an ancient tradition that was one of the hallmarks of civilization. As you have ...

Miss Manners: Is it just me or do people only want to talk about themselves these days?

I would also point out that this type of status-seeking narration is seen by foreigners as very American, meaning, shallow ...

Miss Manners: Their gift to me was grabbed out of a casket

To be clear, Miss Manners has never liked sending money as a present. But the thought of a young child who has been used to ...

Miss Manners: Why do people only want to talk about themselves?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am always looking to meet new people and make new friends. But for the last five years or so, I have ...

Miss Manners: How can I avoid being overwhelmed by family’s relatively small problems?

This is too busy on its own, but I also have a serious mental illness (bipolar). I manage it well and am very ...

Miss Manners: My neighbor’s plus-ones are nice women, but they’re outsiders

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors. A few of the ladies in my cul-de-sac have become close: looking out for each other, picking up delivered packages if they’re ...