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Miss Manners: People with these chic names don’t realize the problems they create

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By Judith Martin Verified, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin
| The Mercury News Verified
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work in a hospital where I do a lot of filing by the patients’ last names. It is chic now to use two last names, such as “Jane Doe Smith” or “Jane Doe-Smith.” In those cases, is it filed under D or S? People using two last names do not realize the problems they have created. GENTLE READER: You will love visiting Spain, which has been using double surnames since the 16th century.
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Miss Manners: On taking ‘how are you?’ literally

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By Judith Martin Verified
| The Dallas Morning News Verified
Getty Images Dear Miss Manners: I’ve become lost for words greeting people I interact with on a regular basis — for example, neighbors and store employees. After greeting them with a smile, I ask them, “How are you today?” I’m then met with a barrage of things going wrong in their lives, their financial hardships, and many details of illnesses. I do have a healthy dose of empathy by nature; however, I’m fed up with the negativity and “woe is me” attitude.
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Miss Manners: There’s no drinking at my fireworks party

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By Judith Martin Verified, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin
| The Mercury News Verified
DEAR MISS MANNERS: The 4th of July is quickly approaching. Every year, due to my home being in close proximity to the city’s fireworks display, I am bombarded with uninvited visitors. I do invite some friends over, but I spend the evening chasing trespassers off my property. How do I politely tell guests in advance that I do not want smoking or alcoholic beverages on my property? The smoking is just because I don’t like the habit.
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