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Miss Manners: Please come for supper (but eat something first)
A Gentle Reader wonders if “supper” and “dinner” are synonymous.
 
Miss Manners: Bride concerned that shower threatens to become deluge
(Universal Uclick, May 13, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: When using patterned sheets, let the sleeper have the view
(Universal Uclick, May 8, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Simplicity and dignity are timeless virtues
(Universal Uclick, May 6, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Neither parties nor gifts are obligatory for graduations
(Universal Uclick, May 3, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Dress code for another’s prom no different from your own
(Universal Uclick, May 1, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Make grandma happy with e-mails of your own
(Universal Uclick, April 29, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Couple honored with shower can’t be bothered to attend
(Universal Uclick, April 26, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Mother’s utter lack of judgment leaves stepmom aghast
(Universal Uclick, April 24, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Marriage is a different form of election
(Universal Uclick, April 22, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Supporter of unpopular cause needs breather now and then
(Universal Uclick, April 19, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Rude remarks from relatives must not be returned in kind
(Universal Uclick, April 17, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Facebook postings often tell us what we needn’t know
(Universal Uclick, April 15, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Trip to the restroom doesn’t require an announcement
(Universal Uclick, April 12, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Personal contacts beat Internet for dating prospects
(The Washington Post, April 8, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: To fold or not to fold?
(Universal Uclick, April 5, 2012; 12:01 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Husband’s friendship looks like an affair
(Universal Uclick, April 1, 2012; 12:01 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Bride hopes groom’s mother will opt for, um, support
(Universal Uclick, March 29, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: You can safely call out those who whisper your name
(Universal Uclick, March 27, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Showing civility to bigots is not showing approval
(Universal Uclick, March 25, 2012; 12:00 AM)