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The Social Etiquette Norm In France That Catches Tourists Off Guard
This social custom is the norm in France but might be considered rude in the United States. Here's how to navigate this ...
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Miss Manners: Is honesty really the best policy?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a strong moral requirement not to lie, which has led me to reflect on the role of full truthfulness in good manners. I often observe people giving false reasons or ...
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The Stuffed French Toast At This Tiny Diner In Blairsville Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
The stuffed French toast at Hole In The Wall is a game-changer, a breakfast revolution, a morning miracle on a plate. It’s the kind of dish that makes you want to set your alarm clock earlier just so ...
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French manners surprise Americans. Here’s what to do (and avoid) on your trip.
If smoke bothers you, take a table inside. If you still want to be on the terrace ... What have your experiences with French manners been like? Worried about a particular experience on an upcoming ...
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Miss Manners: Who gets priority when both families visit?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two months ago, my parents asked if they could stay with my fiancée and me for a few nights. (They live in a different part of the country.) After checking with my fiancée ...
Cleveland.com22d
Miss Manners: You look good, despite being ancient
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it bad manners to tell an old person that she looks young for her age? GENTLE READER: Can’t you just tell her how good she looks? Miss Manners is aware that the society ...
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Miss Manners: My mother-in-law is grieving, but I don’t want to do anything for her
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My difficult mother-in-law has lost her husband. I don’t want to do anything for her, since she never appreciates it and always wants more. But I feel bad for her, since she ...
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Miss Manners: Why did my concern for a woman’s safety get a rebuke from gym management?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a 67-year-old man who works out regularly at a gym. The gym is open 24/7, and members have a key fob to enter since it is not always staffed. I was exercising at 9 p.m ...
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Miss Manners: They have parties for everything — and all of them require gifts
DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have friends who seem to think every little milestone should be celebrated like a small wedding. They hold celebrations and attach a wish list, sometimes with hundreds of ...
NJ.com23d
Miss Manners: Pregnant woman wants to host a co-ed party ... not a baby shower, not a gender reveal
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am pregnant, and I’d like to host a coed party to celebrate it. Not a baby shower: I do not want any gifts, and I do not want anyone else to have to shoulder the burden of ...
The Washington Post23d
Miss Manners: Friends throw big celebrations for every little milestone
Dear Miss Manners: We have friends who seem to think every little milestone should be celebrated like a small wedding. They hold celebrations and attach a wish list, sometimes with hundreds of ...