Miss Manners: I took flak for not declaring my kindergartner to be a graduate
Miss Manners responds to a parent's concerns over kindergarten graduation, suggesting that celebrating such milestones can dilute the significance of actual graduations.
Miss Manners: They snubbed us, we cut them, then things got awkward
Miss Manners asserts that repeatedly not responding to invitations warrants the decision to not invite someone again, thus protecting hosts' time and resources.
Miss Manners: What's the new greeting now that how do you do' is out?
The phrase 'How do you do?' has fallen out of favor and often confuses people; alternatives like 'Pleased to meet you' exist but carry their own issues.