The solution is to manage the time, as well as the quantity of alcohol consumed. After all, you did not keep serving the pot ...

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She's concerned with how the cards are addressed. Miss Manners is concerned with maintaining a business-like relationship.

GENTLE READER: Curiously, the alcohol is clouding everyone’s judgment in this case — even yours, and you are not partaking.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a teetotaler. My husband and most of our friends are avid connoisseurs of wine and spirits. Normally, ...

I have discovered that my husband’s small business has been sending out birthday/anniversary cards addressed to clients by ...

Eventually, the conversation becomes more animated than I can keep up with, as voices get a bit louder and arguments a little muddled.

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Miss Manners suggests you try spontaneity and not overthink the situation. If you happen to make eye contact, a shy, ...

Miss Manners: Nobody left hungry but I heard that one guest was complaining. Plus: I bought a baby gift, and now I find out it's not enough.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper dining etiquette with regard to the hand that is not holding a utensil? When we traveled to Europe, the locals did not like that my unused arm was in my lap ...

GENTLE READER: Etiquette says that the choice of presents is up to the donor, but Miss Manners is unfortunately aware that the host’s beliefs may differ.