When the phone rings and I begin talking, my co-workers do not decrease the volume of their own conversations and do not ...

When the phone rings and I begin talking, my co-workers do not decrease the volume of their own conversations (which are not ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it rude to carry on a conversation on a cellphone while sitting in a public place, such as on public transit, or in a waiting room or aircraft boarding area? GENTLE READER: Can ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a few old friends scattered around the country who will only talk on the phone if they’re actively doing something else. This leads to a variety of acoustic challenges: wind ...

Dear Miss Manners: As part of my job as a news reporter, I spend a great deal of time on the telephone. The conversations I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There’s a woman I’ve known for more than 40 years. We were close when our children were young, but we have not been in regular contact for many years. I still care a lot about her, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How long should someone wait for a call to be returned? My friend and I talk frequently on the phone. Lately when I call, I get a text that says, “I’ll call you back.” I thought the ...

Having recently lost my job, I spend lots of time at home, and a lot of it on the phone with friends, family, etc. I consider myself lucky to have that many friends. However: Gripe No. 1. I have given ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Last night, my wife and I participated in a trivia night event at a local establishment. It was our first time there, and neither of us cared about winning the competition. We were ...