Saying no during the holidays can be emotionally challenging. Discover how to decline holiday commitments with elegance, ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: As I was leaving my local grocery store, a young man approached me and asked me to donate to a local high school baseball team. I apologized and told him that I do not carry cash. I ...

The holiday season often comes with a long list of expectations, obligations, and invitations that can quickly feel ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: What are some polite, humble alternatives to “I may be wrong, but ...”? I find myself increasingly defaulting to this phrase when, as far as I can tell, I’m not wrong. Usually the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After commuting to the same job for 15 years, 15 minutes from my home, last winter I took a better job an hour away. My body refuses to adjust to this new reality. Even though I ...