DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friends manage to arrive at most places at a specific time — doctors’ offices, work meetings, etc. However, two of my friends respond to my invitations by saying that they will ...

I wanted to refuse my drink as a matter of principle, but the pretzels they previously served were calling my name.

Miss Manners is aware that this approach puts the focus on scheduling, not etiquette. But it will make the point that your ...