as you plow into the offending individuals might seem like a good ... startling, “Excuse me!” that will cause them to look up as they go by. (Please send your questions to Miss Manners at ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling situations where you want to refuse food due to hygiene concerns, while maintaining social graces.

as you plow into the offending individuals might seem like a good idea ... with a startling, “Excuse me!” that will cause them to look up as they go by. DEAR MISS MANNERS: My parents run ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My parents run a guest house that ... All you have to do is go to the door, say, “Excuse me, I’m going to close the door for a little while now,” and do so.

as you plow into the offending individuals might seem like a good ... startling, “Excuse me!” that will cause them to look up as they go by. (Please send your questions to Miss Manners at ...

Many readers believe that manners have declined in society ... cut in front of many people waiting. I said ‘Excuse me, you probably are not aware that the line is here where many people are ...