Miss Manners: He’s constantly paying for me, but no one else in our group of friends
My friend's unwanted behavior makes me feel controlled and uncomfortable.
Asking Eric: My daughter’s open relationship has completely blown up
Eric Thomas: She finally got a boyfriend and realized what she has been missing.
Miss Manners: After humiliation at a restaurant, what should diner tip?
What kind of a tip should one be expected to leave in such an embarrassing situation?
Miss Manners: How to perform a Cut, a Dead Cut and a Cut Absolute
Caution! To be used only in extreme cases.
Asking Eric: My boyfriend talks too much, yet he says I’m rude when I try to get a word in
I’m hoping not to break up over his habits, but it’s embarrassing and humiliating.
Asking Eric: I threw out all the unsafe food, and my husband had a tantrum
Plus: Should we go ahead with the wedding if my child might not come?
Miss Manners: If a stranger holds the door for me, do I also go first in line?
Plus: It seems weird to treat her to dinner with the gift card she gave me.
Asking Eric: I don’t tell people I’m not Christian anymore, but then there’s this problem
Plus: When you need a security guard at a funeral.
Miss Manners: I spent the entire concert being jostled by Mr. Penguin
He played along with the orchestra, flailing his arms, and I didn't know what to do.
Asking Eric: My sister tried to butt in to my neighbor hangouts
I enforced boundaries, and now she's not talking to me.