As in many of Colomo’s films, from his milestone debut “Paper Tigers” (1977), a bitter-sweet comedy of manners set in the run-up to the Spain’s 1977 general election, its first in 40 years ...

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Dear Miss Manners: There is a relatively nice person who works near me in a busy financial office. They are talented and smart, but they have an annoying habit of interjecting a constant stream of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My fiance and I have chosen not to register for gifts. Related Articles Miss Manners: Am I petty to think my neighbors’ parties are unfair to single people? Miss Manners ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Please, please use your influence to bring back “mother” when referencing a woman who is raising children. I am so tired of hearing “mom.” GENTLE READER: It appears that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There is a relatively nice person who works near me in a busy financial office. They are talented and smart, but they have an annoying habit of interjecting a constant stream of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There is a relatively nice person who works near me in a busy financial office. They are talented and smart, but they have an annoying habit of interjecting a constant stream of ...