This column originally ran in 2023. DEAR MISS MANNERS: My father lives far away from me, and since he typically isn’t around on my birthday, he gives me gifts in person or by mail before the day ...
Wow, You guys have opinions! Last week I wrote a column about what I think is the importance of opening gifts in front of guests at kids’ birthday parties. Many, many people disagreed with me. Here ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: We are hosting a birthday party for our child. We have neither requested nor forbidden presents. We’re happy to accept them, but also happy to just enjoy the company of the ...