Miss Manners: I got in a fight with the child’s mom over the birthday cake
She said the cake belonged to the birthday boy and that even though I made it, it wasn’t mine.
Asking Eric: What if people ask who that man at Dad’s funeral is?
My brother and I (and my mother) were aware of Dad’s being gay and his relationship with Douglas, but the rest of our family was not.
Miss Manners: Everyone, from my surgeon to my stylist, talks down to me
These people are trying — and failing — to pass for charming.
Asking Eric: I’ve quit my job twice and gone back. How can I make it stick?
Other people's doubts have me second-guessing myself.
Miss Manners: My husband objects to my discreet lotion use in restaurants
Plus: How do we keep our doomscrolling friend from upsetting the other party guests?
Asking Eric: I spoke my mind about the offensive retouching of a family photo
My bathrobe was more recognizable than my face.
Miss Manners: Would an American just call out for more food?
My fear of a cultural faux pas ruined my enjoyment of the dinner.
Asking Eric: My husband’s denials might end our marriage
He'll do something right in front of me and then deny it.
Miss Manners: The bride wants to know how to properly shame the non-gift-givers
She wants to shame these three wedding guests for their lack of class and manners.
Asking Eric: I want my sister-in-law to know I got her insulting accidental voicemail
I overheard her, my brother and two of their friends drinking and bad-mouthing me.