Growing up, I was not educated by nuns, raised by particularly stern parents, or compelled to commit to memory the collected ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The homes in our neighborhood have very prominent “No soliciting” signs on the front doors. This usually does not stop various salespeople from ringing our doorbells and continually ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After 25 years at the same company, my role was eliminated by the parent corporation. When it comes to former co-workers, who should call whom after such a job loss? I consider this ...

I explained I had a better offer, so I made other plans. But my friend just keeps saying “it’s non-refundable.” ...