Miss Manners: How do I decline a Christmas invitation when people on the guest list don’t like me?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes when I receive an invitation to an event, the sender writes “By Hand” in the lower right-hand ...

Miss Manners: Don’t stop me if you’ve heard this one

I have two friends I see frequently, but they rarely see each other. When we all get together, inevitably one will start telling the other a story I have heard many times. Then the other will tell HER ...

Miss Manners: I’m confused by this old-fashioned invitation trend

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to what "By Hand" on invitation envelopes means.

Miss Manners: Is noting an invitation was delivered ‘by hand’ pretentious?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes when I receive an invitation to an event, the sender writes “By Hand” in the lower right-hand ...

Miss Manners: Friend’s salad fork place-setting is confusing when both courses come at once

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes when I receive an invitation to an event, the sender writes “By Hand” in the lower right-hand ...
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Don't stop me if you've heard this one

I have two friends I see frequently, but they rarely see each other. When we all get together, inevitably one will start telling the other a story I have heard many times. If you have never faked ...

Miss Manners: I’m tired of pretending to enjoy my friends’ repeated anecdotes

I’ve tried staring vacantly off into space, but it doesn’t seem to be noticed. How can I suggest we simply talk about current ...

Miss Manners: I don’t want to be stuck at a party with women who don’t like me

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes when I receive an invitation to an event, the sender writes “By Hand” in the lower right-hand ...
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Holiday gift and tip anxiety? Etiquette experts explain who you actually need to buy for this year

The most important element of gift-giving - or receiving - according to that great doyenne of etiquette Emily Post is - to focus on the recipient's enjoyment and to show sincere gratitude. "Gifting is ...

Carnival Cruise Line offers etiquette tips for in-room dining

Cruise passengers often debate over the appropriate thing to do with dishes after eating in your room on a Carnival cruise ...

Thoughtful leaders, strong values, and ‘meaningful perks’: These qualities make for a good workplace

A Globe reporter discusses the companies that made our list of the top places to work in Massachusetts this year.