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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work at a small, family-owned business where a few employees have dietary restrictions, some by choice and some by medical necessity.

I love to cook and bake at home, and since it is just myself and my partner, I often have extra portions. Is it rude to bring food to share at the workplace that doesn't meet the restrictions...Read more

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a very cliquey condo community, and I feel left out when I don't get invited to the lunches or dinners out with the other ladies. And then I feel even more left out when someone who moved out of our community still gets included in these events.

I know I can't say anything about this to the people in question. I ...Read more

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do you go about declining when someone who just isn't your type asks you out or asks for your phone number?

I have been nice and said things like, "I'm not dating right now," or even, "I really only want to date someone of my faith."

Some men just don't seem to get the hint. How do you politely say, "It's you, personally...Read more

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a music festival, where I wore pasties instead of a top. While there, I actually ran into a group of co-workers, who all had a good laugh at seeing me in such a state of undress.

When I return to work, should I address the incident in any way, or should I pretend it never happened? Do I just laugh it off? I am ...Read more

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a female student, and I have a situation where a male classmate inappropriately chimes in on personal conversations. For example, I was asking my friends about a type of bra, and later that day, this classmate followed me to my car and gave me a tutorial about bras.

The crazy thing is he didn't seem to notice that I was ...Read more