DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

But if they are talking pleasantries, you may smile or laugh or add something and see if it takes. There is a good chance ...

No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.

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I had the opportunity to speak by phone with writer and podcaster Jennifer L. Scott. The author of the Madame Chic books — ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a good friend who is the polar opposite of me on politics, religion and almost every other subject.

In any case, and despite those who want their names on buildings, donations can be a private matter. You can merely commend ...

LSU’s bus system: the Tiger Trails are an everyday feature in my life. In all honesty, the buses kind of run my day, and I ...