Hints from Heloise: An easy way to open bottles, a thank-you note trend and more ...
Dear Heloise: Most people try to turn the lid on a bottle and cannot get it open. It is much easier to hold the top, then turn the bottle or jar. Try it; you will be amazed. -- Ron Bernoski, via email ...
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Miss Manners: I offended a friend when I didn’t send her a thank-you note for attending my husband’s wake
Miss Manners does not want to discourage letters of thanks, which are in short supply. If hosts want to write to thank their ...
Best of Dear Abby: During the holidays my friend is always alone, but my family won’t welcome him
I wish you had mentioned WHY your family is unwilling to include your friend in some of those celebrations. Whatever their reason, because leaving your friend alone dampens your enjoyment, consider ...
Miss Manners: No, you aren’t owed a thank-you note for attending a funeral
Miss Manners does not want to discourage letters of thanks, which are in short supply. If hosts want to write to thank their ...
Miss Manners: A thank-you note that also begs forgiveness
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My landlady is a kind and thoughtful woman. She goes out of her way to ensure the comfort and livelihood ...
Miss Manners: Widow is told someone was miffed they didn’t get a ‘thank you’ card after attending wake
Miss Manners does not want to discourage letters of thanks, which are in short supply. If hosts want to write to thank their ...
Miss Manners: Is it too late to start writing thank you notes?
Dear Miss Manners: I am the president of a social club that organizes activities for the LGBTQ community and allies. Our club ...
Ukraine’s President Zelensky says ‘Thank you America’ after Oval Office spat with Trump, Vance
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky sent a conciliatory message Friday afternoon after he was booted from the White House ...
Asking Eric: Friend is worried husband talks to ex-wife too much
He recently had a medical emergency and had to let the ex-wife know he’d be late in picking up the daughter (they have shared ...
Miss Manners: Friends brag about their fun plans in group chat
In a large group chat, some of the letter writer’s friends brag about activities they do without the whole group.
Asking Eric: After husband’s death, friends ask intrusive questions
Dear Eric: My husband passed away unexpectedly at a young age. I am a few years younger than he was, so of course it was a ...