DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work in an informal environment (academia) where I receive a set salary. It is the kind of job where the amount of work fluctuates and sometimes requires me to work more than ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: You’ve always advised against mixing social life with work, although I’m not sure why. And now I read that the generation entering the workforce agrees with you, and is not ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My work friend has asked me to lunch a few times, but I just can’t afford to go out. I don’t want to assume she is treating me, but I also don’t want to discuss my financial ...

Dear Miss Manners: You’ve always advised against mixing social life with work, although I’m not sure why. And now I read that the generation entering the workforce agrees with you, and is not ...

Miss Manners: Is it narcissistic to hang a portrait of myself in my home? Miss Manners: I gave her rides to places. Must I entertain her, too? Miss Manners: My child was a bad friend, and I don’t know ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am employed at a local department store where my primary position is in the dressing room. I check the number of items taken into each room, then I button, zip and hang up items ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: In this modern age, many workers have the option of working from home at least part of the week. My husband is one of them. Several years ago, he installed himself at the kitchen ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: In this modern age, many workers have the option of working from home at least part of the week. My husband is one of them. Several years ago, he installed himself at the kitchen ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My boss let me know that my co-workers have often “told on me,” reporting when I arrive back to work three minutes late from lunch or leave a few minutes early. Miss Manners: ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: In this modern age, many workers have the option of working from home at least part of the week. My husband is one of them. Several years ago, he installed himself at the kitchen ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I would be most grateful if you could provide guidance on how to graciously handle two common problems with email. Related Articles Miss Manners: Would I have been wrong to ask ...

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