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Miss Manners: What are other polite ways to say, ‘I may be wrong, but...’
While pointing a finger at others can be tempting, turning it toward oneself is more gracious. Particularly, Miss Manners ...
Miss Manners: ‘I may be wrong, but’ ... I’m definitely not wrong!
GENTLE READER: “I believe ...,” “I could double-check, but ...,” or “Unless I’m missing something ...” While pointing a finger at others can be tempting, turning it toward oneself is more gracious.
Miss Manners: Do I need to wear more than a housecoat?
GENTLE READER: A housecoat and sandals sound pretty tame compared to the states of undress so often flaunted in full neighborly view. As long as you are reasonably covered, Miss Manners cares less ...
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Miss Manners: How to point out ‘You’re wrong,' but still be gracious
While pointing a finger at others can be tempting, turning it toward oneself is more gracious. Particularly, Miss Manners ...
Miss Manners: Ways to tiptoe around saying ‘you’re wrong’
(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 ...
Miss Manners: How ‘presentable’ do I need to be when sitting on my back deck?
A reader wants to know if she should wear more than a housecoat and sandals when she’s enjoying her own back deck; a well-off ...
Miss Manners: Do I need to be properly dressed when I’m out on my deck?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Should I be “presentable” when sitting out on the back deck of our townhouse? It is only visible from two of our neighbors' backyards. One of these yards is never frequented, but ...