DEAR MISS MANNERS: For almost 20 years, I’ve worked with the same group of nine people. Every birthday is celebrated with a party, cake and gifts. Every birthday, every year … except mine. Miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: One co-worker likes to host office parties with food-themed potlucks. She will suggest a dish that she will cook and bring to share, such as trays of chicken wings or seafood pasta.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work for a midsized company that has a centralized administrative office, in addition to locations where we do field work. I am part of the administration, and work permanently ...