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In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether someone should mix or sip a layered ...
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A reader hates non-apologies, but thinks maybe it’s appropriate for her friend who missed a long-arranged charter bus ...
GENTLE READER: Sip each layer, knowing that with each subsequent sip, the layers will start to blend. That is part of the ...
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No Apology Necessary -- Just an Explanation

I’ ve encountered a lot of fuss about the pervasiveness of the nonapology: e.g.,“ I’ m sorry you’ re so sensitive” or“ I’ m sorry you feel that way.”. But what is one to say to acknowledge another’ s ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve encountered a lot of fuss about the pervasiveness of the nonapology: e.g., “I’m sorry you’re so ...
GENTLE READER: When a customer gives a scathing account of poor service on retail websites, Miss Manners has noticed, the ...
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to how someone should approach a message when being ...
"Remaining silent is not an option, but I am not sorry for any of my actions and want to reiterate that strongly." ...
Last time, there were not enough capers in the sauce and it had no flavor. We once went to breakfast, and she returned ...