A bride who decided against a wedding registry is baffled by the useless gifts she received; a busy-body is turned off by a ...

I don’t want to lie and say, “Thank you for the candlesticks; they have a prominent place on our mantel!” when that is not ...

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I don’t want to lie and say, “Thank you for the candlesticks; they have a prominent place on our mantel!” when that is not ...

Person A lost his wife after nearly 65 years of marriage. On what would have been their wedding anniversary a few weeks later, Person B texted Person A to say,“ I’ m thinking of you on your ...

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Now, I know that “You’re welcome” is more polite than alternatives such as “No worries,” “No problem” or “Of course.” But it ...

Being honest would be cruel, but outright lying is not necessary, either. Miss Manners suggests that you compliment the ...