Advice Miss Manners: I’m confused by people who say they are asking something politely Published: Jul. 09, 2025, 5:00 a.m.

Certain people are sunshine in human form, effortlessly uplifting everyone's spirits. Without fail, they make awkward moments turn silly, sad times more connective, and mundane routines more playful.

“A few people have said it’s a bit sad and the tooth fairy is a time honoured tradition," Emma said. “I felt exactly the same at first, but I explained how much easier it is.

From AI to acknowledgments, please say no to the high cost of sad manners Overweening politeness, whether it is saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to our new AI overlords or paying tribute to ...

From AI to acknowledgments, please say no to the high cost of sad manners Overweening politeness, whether it is saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to our new AI overlords or paying tribute to ...

Manners are free, as my grandmother used to say. Being polite doesn’t cost a cent.

I’m too sad to help husband grieve our dog. Give advice to this Hax question. Every week, we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice to a question Carolyn Hax hasn ...

My husband thinks I was being silly and should have just made breakfast for us without worrying about them. What would Miss Manners have done in this situation?

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