I live in a great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors. A few of the ladies in my cul-de-sac have become close: looking out for each other, picking up delivered packages if they’re out of town, ...

one of my neighbors (who is single, as am I) always invites a friend or two of hers to join us. No one else in the group does ...

This November, as we observe Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov. 17–24) and prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, let ...

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While I consider these outings for just our group, one of my neighbors (who is single, as am I) always invites a friend or two of hers to join us. No one else in the group does this. The other women ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A cousin and his wife, who are close to me, have an annoying habit of click-clicking on their phones while ...

A cousin and his wife, who are close to me, have an annoying habit of click-clicking on their phones while we are talking. I am about 20 years older than them. Miss Manners suggests you not even try.

DEAR ABBY: My neighbor is 80. She’s my political opposite. She’s known me since I was 13. Her husband died 10 or so years ago. All she does all day is stay inside her house (even when it’s sunny) and ...

GENTLE READER: There is no fighting with the internet. Miss Manners suggests you not even try. What you can do is stop talking while your cousin and his wife are click-clicking, telling them that you ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors. A few of the ladies in my cul-de-sac have become ...

Cousin and his wife always check facts on their phones during conversations with the letter writer. Dear Miss Manners: A cousin and his wife, who are close to me, have an annoying habit of ...