DEAR MISS MANNERS: I visit a person in his home regularly.He always has the footrest to his recliner up, no matter who his guests are and no matter how long the visit. Knowing this person ...

GENTLE READER: Yes.. By all means, take that final sip. But Miss Manners will have to insist that you find a way to do so without the ice coming back up naked.

GENTLE READER: Yes.. By all means, take that final sip. But Miss Manners will have to insist that you find a way to do so without the ice coming back up naked.

Advice; Miss Manners: You can tell my daughter she’s beautiful, but don’t hug her or touch her hair . Published: ; Nov. 17, 2023, 8:00 a.m.

If you can gracefully finesse another gesture -- waving, or, in less formal situations, a fist bump -- Miss Manners will allow it. Adding “I’m healthy, but don’t want you to risk it” will ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am part of a group of six college friends from 50 years ago. We stay in touch by texting often, and getting together in person every few years. We are spread out ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend of mine has been keeping in touch with me by sending text messages that contain one sentence only: “How are you, Jen?” He never shares anything about himself, nor ...

I was infuriated. I told her, “Don’t poke me. Don’t touch me.” I thought we learned to keep our hands to ourselves in kindergarten. What would Miss Manners do?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was on a flight ... I was infuriated. I told her, “Don’t poke me. Don’t touch me.” ... will make the point that attack is not the best way to obtain compliance.