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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Miss Manners: I called dibs on the leftovers, but my siblings packed them first

Headline from The Oregonian

That the orders were to be shared has to do with service, while who gets the bill relates to the unrelated duties of a host.

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3 articles, oldest first.

  1. Anchorage Daily News

    Miss Manners: Who gets the leftovers when it’s a family-style shared meal? (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

  2. The Oregonian

    Miss Manners: I called dibs on the leftovers, but my siblings packed them first (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    That the orders were to be shared has to do with service, while who gets the bill relates to the unrelated duties of a host.

  3. AL.com

    Miss Manners: Am I entitled to leftovers when I pay for a family-style meal? (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    That the orders were to be shared has to do with service, while who gets the bill relates to the unrelated duties of a host.