Dear Miss Manners: I’ve been collecting silver flatware in various patterns when I see pieces at really great prices. I also love to entertain, both casually and semi-formally. In both cases, I love ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a single woman who is frequently asked about my plans for marriage. The individuals making these inquiries have no business asking this question, let alone hearing the answer. I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When the bride’s parents pay for the wedding, should they not be able to invite at least half of the guests? Our daughter has been engaged for almost two years and has a baby with ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am expecting my second daughter in March. Our families are both looking forward to having a baby shower for two main reasons: This will be the first shower we’ve had, because we ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A relative of mine died suddenly in her apartment. She lived alone, and sadly it was several days before she was found, along with her dog (who is doing fine). The person who ...

Dear Miss Manners: I was leaving an underground transit station and making my way to the escalator to go up to the street when I noticed a tall young man gaining rapidly on me from behind. We have an ...

Gaming Laptops Our new favourite 14-inch gaming laptop still has $400 knocked off the price at Razer right now, even after the dust has settled on the Prime Day sales Gaming Laptops I reckon this RTX ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friend has coached our daughter’s soccer team for years. Miss Manners: This evil woman will be at the funeral, and I need to know my options Miss Manners: I backed out of their ...

Dear Miss Manners: My wife and I joined a travel timeshare that we both love. The only thing we hate is how they try to upsell you. After check-in, you are required to go to the concierge desk to get ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have an older live-in nanny for our two young children. During the week, she stays in our basement, where she has a bedroom, bathroom and living area, and she goes home on the ...