Dear Miss Manners: I’m fortunate to have had a dear friend ever since kindergarten. Miss Manners, these gatherings were tough for me as an introvert. Miss Manners suggests that you call her and propose an event that does not involve other people, transcontinental travel, or apologies. New Miss Manners columns are posted Monday through Saturday on washingtonpost.com/advice. You can send questions to Miss Manners at her website, missmanners.com.

Source: Washington Post February 18, 2026 09:31 UTC