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 ...

Navigating the delicate terrain of friendships and finances can be challenging, especially when faced with the uncomfortable scenario of declining a friend’s request for a loan. Such situations demand ...

Dear Eric: Friends of ours, who live on the other side of the country, have a daughter who is a senior in college in the same town we live in. It’s not uncommon for the daughter to spend holidays like ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Someone I know messaged me about 5:30 p.m. requesting that I call them that evening as they had good news to share. But they also told me they were unavailable to talk from 8:30 p.m ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Donation request platforms are becoming ever more popular. Sadly, many families rely on these online fundraising campaigns for medical bills and other very valid needs. However, I ...