Miss Manners: Honesty is a virtue, but sparing people’s feelings is a virtue, too
GENTLE READER: Honesty is a virtue, and sparing people’s feelings is a virtue. Why do you think you must choose between them?
Miss Manners: What should I say to people who yell at me when I run?
GENTLE READER: “And leave you in my dust?” DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a strong moral requirement not to lie, which has led me ...
Why parents should not force good manners on little children
When parents force their children to follow rules of politeness, it can cause resistance, lack of authenticity, and stress.
Miss Manners: You look good, despite being ancient
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin suggests better ways to compliment someone, without involving ...
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Miss Manners: When an acquaintance drops by unexpectedly, do you need to invite them in the ...
It would not only be cruel, it would be rude and self-serving -- assuming it was meant to justify your feeling good about ...
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Miss Manners: It’s literally so easy to give a compliment without being judgy
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 ...