http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/style/columns/missmanners?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersMiss Mannersen-us1514020http://www.washingtonpost.comhttp://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gifhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12484-2005Apr23.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12484-2005Apr23.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMT Judith Martinhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2946-2005Apr19.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2946-2005Apr19.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMT What is the proper response to a person who asks why I don't download illegal copies of software or music? ]]> Judith Martinhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A59562-2005Apr16.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A59562-2005Apr16.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMT Miss Mannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48126-2005Apr12.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48126-2005Apr12.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMT I work at a college and, as on many campuses, we have here a large number of sweet young virgins who dress like a certain pop star, blissfully unaware that she dresses like an Amsterdam prostitute. Often I am uncomfortable in their...]]> Judith Martinhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40583-2005Apr9.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40583-2005Apr9.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMT Judith Martinhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28522-2005Apr5.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28522-2005Apr5.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMT My mother-in-law and sister-in-law are planning a two-week visit, timing it for right after the birth of my twins. I also have two older children, ages 4 and 6. ]]> Judith Martinhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21948-2005Apr2.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21948-2005Apr2.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMThttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11344-2005Mar29.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11344-2005Mar29.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMT I am living just now in a large city in China. I am not asking about local Chinese etiquette, but rather travelers' etiquette. ]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3890-2005Mar26.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3890-2005Mar26.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMThttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58523-2005Mar22.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58523-2005Mar22.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMT How does one respond to the increasing enthusiasm of pregnant youngsters? Twice in the last year, co-workers have buttonholed me to admire the ultrasound photos of their yet-unborn offspring. ]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50358-2005Mar19.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50358-2005Mar19.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMThttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38575-2005Mar15.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38575-2005Mar15.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMT Hi! I wonder if you could advise me as to when parents of adult children who are dating should meet? His want to meet us, and our daughter is confused because he hasn't said he loves her yet (they have been dating for over a year). ]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A30340-2005Mar12.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A30340-2005Mar12.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMThttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18653-2005Mar8.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18653-2005Mar8.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMT My husband and I were invited to a small dinner at the official residence of a head of state and spouse. What is the correct form in which to frame a thank-you letter? Should it be signed by me (the wife) on behalf of my husband and me, and...]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10526-2005Mar5.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10526-2005Mar5.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMThttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64429-2005Mar1.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64429-2005Mar1.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMTAlthough our society has become quite informal in recent years, I still find occasions where the personal social card would be useful.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56624-2005Feb26.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56624-2005Feb26.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMThttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45562-2005Feb22.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45562-2005Feb22.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMT A lovely friend of mine has a rather annoying (to me) habit, and I would appreciate some guidance on how to address it. Whenever I put several words together that happen to be a song title, or words in a song, she'll start singing. ]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38521-2005Feb19.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38521-2005Feb19.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMThttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A27678-2005Feb15.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannershttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A27678-2005Feb15.html?nav=rss_style/columns/missmannersSun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:21 GMTA co-worker has recently adopted a dog and has sent out e-mail invitations to a "puppy shower." She will be "hosting" this shower at our workplace during lunchtime and has asked that everyone bring a dish.]]>