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Miss Manners: I tried not to be irritated when friend called me a ‘cougar.’ What do I say if he does it again?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: About a year ago, I met the man of my dreams, and he and I are planning a future together. I have a ...
Miss Manners: Beyond a weak smile, is there a way to discourage his ‘witticism’ at my expense?
Miss Manners therefore suggests that you turn that weak smile into something that does, in fact, betray your irritation, perhaps with a murmured “Not funny.” Anything less seems only to encourage him.
Miss Manners: Nothing grinds my gears like a pretentious, presumptive, patronizing question
Not only is this more polite, Miss Manners assures you, but if you are truly an expert in any given field, waiting it out ...
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Miss Manners: What’s the best way to answer odd questions?
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...
Miss Manners: I never want to hear my younger boyfriend call me a ‘cougar’ again
A reader gets annoyed when the younger, new boyfriend called her a “cougar” in public. Plus, how to answer condescending, ...
Miss Manners: What’s the best way to respond to questions that feel condescending?
Not only is this more polite, Miss Manners assures you, but if you are truly an expert in any given field, waiting it out ...
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Let Your Annoyance Show
About a year ago, I met the man of my dreams, and he and I are planning a future together. I have a wonderful group of friends-- we are all in our 60 s and 70 s, and get together often for fun ...
Most-Improved SUV Of 2025 - The Mitsubishi Outlander
The Outlander’s standard engine is a 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder making 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. It’s ...
These Younger Democrats Are Sick of Their Party’s Status Quo
Majority Democrats, a new group of elected officials from all levels of government, has outsized ambitions to challenge ...
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Confessions Of A Protestant Minister, Mixing Christianity With Psychedelics
Hunt Priest, a former Episcopal pastor from Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, shares how a psychedelic experience deepened his faith ...
2025 National Book Festival in DC returns in new political terrain
The National Book Festival has announced its 2025 lineup. This year the event could draw more interest than usual for ...
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“Too Much” Remixes the Rom-Com
In her new Netflix show, Lena Dunham revitalizes the genre by delving into her characters’ pre-meet-cute pasts—and all the ...