GENTLE READER: The argument that compels Miss Manners the most is that soda water is not otherwise on the menu. Is this true for every establishment? That would be the question to ask: “May I have a ...

Letter writer was born a redhead but now must dye it to keep its color. How do they explain that to curious strangers?

Perplexity AI's new Voice Assistant is trying to beat Siri at its own game. While it can't replace Siri, it's able to create ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Self-service fountain machines at pizza parlors and delis have the different sugary sodas labeled with big buttons, while there are often smaller black “water” and “soda” buttons ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Self-service fountain machines at pizza parlors and delis have the different sugary sodas labeled with big ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Self-service fountain machines at pizza parlors and delis have the different sugary sodas labeled with big ...

Skip endless subreddit browsing and unrelated answers. Access concise community replies instantly with Reddit Answers.

Gentle Reader: The argument that compels Miss Manners the most is that soda water is not otherwise on the menu. Is this true ...

I believe that the aerated water dispensed by the “soda” button is still just water, meaning I can fill up a cup for free.

I am happy to change my practice and ask each time, but now I’m just irritated with my partner and digging in my heels.

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...