And one of those traits was always to say thank you. Always. Somebody gives you a ride to school? Say thank you. Somebody ...

But the cinnamon nut roll was in another category entirely. It wasn’t just good for a small-town bakery. It was good by any standard, anywhere. The coffee deserves mention as well – locally roasted, ...

A cruise steward helps make sure your vacation runs smoothly, so you can show them your appreciation through little gestures ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a ...

GENTLE READER: That you say, “You might want to reiterate the ‘occasional absence’ policy. The return to office mandate seems ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a platter, restaurant gift card or other anniversary gift) or a shared ...

would prefer that we send a single message, using “we” in the note with one person writing and each individual signing.

My husband believes that when we receive an indivisible gift, both he and I should write separate thank-you note messages.

“Could I please have another napkin?” repeating, “Just the napkin is fine,” if necessary. But if that too gets ignored, Miss ...

I am now sick (at home). These co-workers are not heroes for coming in to work with their germs, but selfish and inconsiderate. (My company provides a generous two weeks of “occasional absence,” which ...