A high school reunion committee is debating whether to display the cause of death of former classmates at the memorial table. Some believe such details are informative, while others argue it’s gruesome and undermines the event’s spirit of celebration.

A woman is pushed to recruit strangers for her friend’s endless flirtations. With frustration mounting, Miss Manners offers guidance on escaping this awkward social trap.

A concerned reader questions whether picking up knitting needles in the presence of others is polite and respectful. Judith Martin, known broadly as Miss Manners, offers her guidance on maintaining social courtesy while indulging in this familiar pastime.