I’ve never responded, and I can’t think of a polite way to do so. GENTLE READER: This conversation is going to involve correcting the young man’s manners -- something that can only be ...

One of the most effective ways to shut down a triggering conversation is to let the other person know that you are not interested in debating. Saying, “I respect that we see things differently, so ...

Chasing down rent isn't fun for anybody—landlord and tenant alike. But an agreement is an agreement, and you need those funds to keep your rental property business running. You always want to prevent ...

I’m not interested in the product! How can I politely shut off the sales pitch? GENTLE READER: And why exactly is this guest preferred? Miss Manners considers it the height of poor dinner guest ...

Food Republic spoke with Jamila Musayeva, an etiquette coach, about how to politely send food back at a restaurant without ...

This past one, a couple of my friends asked if they could bring a friend or two … or three the day of the dinner and I politely said ... Not only is a day-of ask hard to negotiate logistically ...

Most folks would argue that flirting can, in fact, be hard. You have to balance so many spinning plates, to be funny, interesting and not drive the other person away. However, there are always a few ...

Send me a free drink or something ... to ask is 'during boarding before the passenger gets settled.' Once they've gotten comfortable, your chances decrease significantly. Remember to be polite ...

I often observe people giving false reasons or intentionally omitting pertinent details to politely avoid something. While I understand the intent is usually to spare someone's feelings or avoid ...

essentially saying the team was considering taking drastic measures such as… asking the plugin users to stop. This time, speaking during the latest Letter from the Producer livestream ...

The groom's dad has tried to politely offer to pay for the celebration ... it is clear they are taking shortcuts to save expenses — things like asking family members (who are not caterers ...