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 ...

And sometimes, all it takes is a simple ‘I miss you’ message to help you express your feelings and show that you care, right?

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.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There are many examples of technology and bad behavior merging, and I ask for your opinion regarding one that bothers me: people locking their vehicles by pressing the key fob ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...