I say it apologetically and explain that I work later hours ... Dear Miss Manners: When I was growing up, my mother always advised me to call friends between approximately 10 a.m. and 8 p.m ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When hosting a cocktail hour, how does the hostess gracefully ... Is that still the case? It seems to me that empty platters should signal that it’s time to say “thanks ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We needed a plumber recently, and during the four hours he was on the job ... checking social media during their time with me. It is a waste of my money and time, but I worry ...