In a world that often feels chaotic and disconnected, it’s the small, everyday manners that can make a big difference in our interactions. As women over 40, we’ve seen how the fabric of social ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There’s a woman I’ve known for more than 40 years. We were close when our children were young, but we have not been in regular contact for many years. I still care a lot about her, ...

Dear Miss Manners: How do you go about declining when someone who just isn’t your type asks you out or asks for your phone number? I have been nice and said things like, “I’m not dating right now,” or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at a store with narrow aisles. I turned down an aisle that had two women with carts. The first woman I encountered completely ignored me, so I gently pushed my cart past. The ...