They might appreciate a cheery “hello” or a wave from the hallway, but would that be intruding on their privacy?

A reader with physical and mental disabilities doesn’t know how to tell her friend she doesn’t want to “go out on the town ...

She often says she wants to “take me out on the town” to “get crazy.” So far, she’s never followed through with any of these ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My father has moved into an assisted living facility, where residents each have their own rooms or small ...

Among other things, I have a catheter and use a wheelchair. She often says she wants to “take me out on the town” to “get ...

Some leave their doors open to the hallway, and I wonder if it’s appropriate to greet them when passing by their rooms.

Miss Manners suggests you try spontaneity and not overthink the situation. If you happen to make eye contact, a shy, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m an adult with physical and emotional disabilities, and I live with my caregiver. I have an older ...

I’ve noticed that some mature women do not change how they apply makeup as they get older, which makes them look, well, ...

GENTLE READER: Nothing says “thank you for thinking of me” like completely ignoring the person right back. The mannerly thing ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve noticed that some mature women do not change how they apply makeup as they get older, which makes ...