DEAR MISS MANNERS: I would like to hear your opinion on if “Excuse me” can be rude. In my opinion, if I can see that a person’s activity will only take a minute, it is rude to say, “Excuse me,” and ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A very long time ago, my husband and I were invited to dinner at a restaurant by a colleague of his. I had not met the colleague or his wife prior to the dinner. The men promised ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I subscribe to the belief that, at a sit-down meal, it’s correct to wait until all guests have received their food before you begin to eat. However, it seems like other folks never ...