Without doubt, the best line to emanate from the synod on synodality is "Excuse me, Your Eminence, she has not finished speaking." That sums up the synod and the state of the Catholic Church's ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I would like to hear your opinion on whether or not using “Excuse me” can be rude. In my opinion, if I can see that a person’s activity will only take a minute, it is rude to say, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I would like to hear your opinion on whether or not using “Excuse me” can be rude. In my opinion, if I can see that a person’s activity will only take a minute, it is rude to say, ...

Dear Annie: I was brought up to say, “Excuse me,” when someone was in the way and I needed to pass. I have noticed when I say this to younger people they reply, “Oh, you’re fine,” and don’t move. One ...

I was standing at the entrance to Costco one recent Saturday morning. Fifteen people streamed into the front lobby before me. Not a one uttered the words “Excuse me.” Thinking on it, I realized that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I would like to hear your opinion on whether or not using “Excuse me” can be rude. In my opinion, if I can see that a person’s activity will only take a minute, it is rude to say, ...