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Tea gatherings are becoming more popular, and I would like to plan a tea party. I have only attended one and would like to learn how to host a very nice experience . Please promise Miss Manners ...
They say that the best table manners are those that no one notices. That is, they manifest themselves in a relaxed and ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am not a person of stature or wealth. My home is modest in size, and it does not have a place to sit and eat other than the kitchen table. However, I do have space outdoors ...
How we treat others at the tea table or the world table is the same. Kindness, good manners, taking only what you need and saving some for others are lessons that go far beyond a 5th grade ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a good friend who visits my house at least once a month for casual conversation. My problem is that she is very demanding. On one visit, when I offered her iced tea or ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I hold an annual ladies’ tea, which is presented in a formal, somewhat over-the-top manner. I like to include champagne, usually served in a glass. But one time, I decided to ...
Advice; Miss Manners: Dinner guests brought beer, gin, tea bags and organic milk ... for themselves. Published: ; Sep. 16, 2023, 8:00 p.m.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have hosted several teas for five to eight friends, most of them around my age (mid-20s) or a little younger. My difficulty is with RSVPs: Each time, I’ve had multiple ...