Letter writer struggles being in a volunteer group that has no leader. Dear Miss Manners: I work at a nonprofit that prides itself on being all-volunteer, with no boss. Decisions are made at monthly ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My sister-in-law’s father died three weeks ago after a long illness, and I’ve been invited to a celebration of life at my brother and sister-in-law’s house. It starts at 7 p.m. on a ...

The celebration of life starts at 7 p.m. on a weekday. The itinerary includes a potluck dinner until 9, followed by eulogies and speeches.

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Any advice for dealing with emotional co-workers when you don’t want to proceed as they have told you to, and there is no boss to ask?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader seeking advice on how to respectfully exit a weeknight family celebration of life that extends past their bedtime.

I work early the next morning; is there any way I can respectfully leave early? GENTLE READER: Leaving early will require you to excuse yourself, which means a conversation with either your brother or ...

Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.

Ask your granddaughter if it’s really meaningful that Suzy attend. If so, you can have a conversation with her with the ...

Costa RIca is home to roughly 5 percent of the planet's biodiversity, and golf courses that fit with their natural surrounds.

People are often shocked when they learn that a fully trained service dog can cost as much as a new car, and a nice one at that. To the average person, these numbers seem unbelievable and a process ...

Baton Rouge has a buffet where the sweets quietly take over the meal, turning the end of your plate into the part you look ...