Miss Manners: How can I thank colleagues who came to my aid at work?

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...

Miss Manners: I nearly died at work today, my co-workers saved me; how can I possibly thank them?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had a choking incident at the office today when I inhaled a cherry tomato. One of my direct reports did ...

Miss Manners: Gen Z co-workers’ dining etiquette is a nightmare; do I educate them?

GENTLE READER: Although there is, today, too much blurring of the professional and personal spheres, it was always understood ...
Penn Live

Miss Manners: Co-worker was mocked at holiday party for toasting with water glass

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a company holiday party, one of my colleagues decided not to partake of the wine that was offered. During a round of toasts, she was admonished — in a good-natured way — by ...
Cleveland.com

Miss Manners: I feel like I’m constantly putting out fires at my volunteer job

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work at a nonprofit that prides itself on being all-volunteer, with no boss. Decisions are made at monthly meetings. Having worked 35 years at a job with bosses, I understand that ...
NJ.com

Miss Manners: I can’t focus on my work with colleagues congregating outside my office

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work for a midsized company that has a centralized administrative office, in addition to locations where we do field work. I am part of the administration, and work permanently ...

Miss Manners: Raise a glass (of water) to freedom

At a company holiday party, one of my colleagues decided not to partake of the wine that was offered. During a round of toasts, she was admonished – in a good-natured way – by co-workers, for raising ...