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Miss Manners: Graduating with dignity may be impossible dream
A Gentle Reader decries the hooting and hollering that have come to typify commencement ceremonies.
 
Miss Manners: Showing goodwill to others requires deft touch
(The Washington Post, May 16, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Graduation notice calls for card, not check
(The Washington Post, May 14, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Reserve cheeky greeting for someone you know well
(The Washington Post, May 12, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Do the correct thing even for those who ignore etiquette
(The Washington Post, May 9, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: A wedding invitation is not an invoice
(The Washington Post, May 7, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Moms should let others celebrate them on Mother’s Day
(The Washington Post, May 5, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Cousin’s journey abroad makes for a long night
(The Washington Post, May 2, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Restaurants shouldn’t serve as source for future meals
(The Washington Post, April 30, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Be careful how you meet the girl of your dreams
(The Washington Post, April 28, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: The world of beverages is a wide one
(The Washington Post, April 25, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Server pouring water isn’t taking your life in his hands
(The Washington Post, April 23, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Decision to start family should not be made in bar
(The Washington Post, April 21, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Bottle-feeding a baby attracts unsolicited advice
(The Washington Post, April 17, 2013; 5:21 PM)
 
Miss Manners: It’s not an insult to describe couple as friends
(The Washington Post, April 16, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Electronic devices offer limitless opportunities to be rude
(The Washington Post, April 13, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Attend son’s wedding reception to signal you support him
(The Washington Post, April 11, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: When it comes to clean sheets, a house is not a hotel
(The Washington Post, April 8, 2013; 5:47 PM)
 
Miss Manners: Friends don’t let friends drink while wearing gloves
(The Washington Post, April 7, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: There are other forms of appreciation than offering a tip
(The Washington Post, April 4, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Less is not necessarily more in bridal, deb gowns
(The Washington Post, April 2, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Etiquette has nothing to do with cozying up to the rich
(The Washington Post, March 31, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: If your call isn’t answered, leave a message or text
(Universal Uclick, March 28, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Charitable donors may be forgiven for their excess
(Universal Uclick, March 26, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Dinner party chat shouldn’t include criticizing guest
(Universal Uclick, March 24, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: A little forethought protects your dessert from interlopers
(Universal Uclick, March 20, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Our leaders aren’t royalty, so there’s no need to fawn
(Universal Uclick, March 19, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: If you throw your own party, keep your guests in mind
(Universal Uclick, March 17, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: ‘Have a nice day’ can leave the wrong impression
(Universal Uclick, March 14, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Best friend forever may not be that for long
(Universal Uclick, March 11, 2013; 1:05 PM)
 
Miss Manners: Telling white lies to friends is presumed excusable
(Universal Uclick, March 10, 2013; 1:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: If guests are like family, they should like to help
(Universal Uclick, March 7, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Titles of nobility are source of confusion
(Universal Uclick, March 5, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Napkins are not supposed to be bibs
(Universal Uclick, March 3, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Drop-in guests should show some consideration
(Universal Uclick, February 28, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Not invited to wedding? Don’t bother choosing the cake
(Universal Uclick, February 26, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Victims of tragedy need not declare how they feel
(Universal Uclick, February 24, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Flowers at son’s funeral still cause mother pain
(Universal Uclick, February 21, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Ladies are allowed to address waiters directly
(Universal Uclick, February 19, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Don’t give sweetheart gift that may lead to dispute
(Universal Uclick, February 15, 2013; 1:53 PM)
 
Miss Manners: Woman waiting for man’s first move needs change of tactics
(Universal Uclick, February 14, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Grandpa’s title belongs to both sides of family
(Universal Uclick, February 12, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: It’s surprising what can be eaten with a fork
(Universal Uclick, February 10, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Red roses for a blue lady
(Universal Uclick, February 7, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Hand towels in the powder room are to be used, not admired
(Universal Uclick, February 5, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Oh say can you see others standing up?
(Universal Uclick, February 3, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Future bride with new baby thinks shower gifts were enough
(Universal Uclick, January 31, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: Friend getting divorce should be the one raising subject
(Universal Uclick, January 29, 2013; 12:00 AM)
 
Miss Manners: E-cigarette or not, it’s impolite to smoke in public
(Universal Uclick, January 26, 2013; 5:31 PM)
 
Miss Manners: Avoid forced hug by shaking hands instead
(Universal Uclick, January 21, 2013; 5:48 PM)
 
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