Saying "no" at work, especially to seniors, can feel uncomfortable, but it is possible to respond politely without sounding ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I used to frequent a coffee shop in the suburbs, where I would work on my laptop for a couple of hours before catching a train to the city. One day, as I was working, a man asked me ...

Dear Miss Manners: A few years ago, I developed a gluten intolerance. While I am blessed that it isn’t full-blown celiac disease, I am unable to eat many everyday treats, such as the free doughnuts in ...