DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a freelance journalist who has been living, off and on, in a private room at a hostel off the beaten path. I love the place because it’s gorgeous and usually has excellent ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend of ours constantly passes his cellphone around our dinner table to share photos. My husband is immunocompromised, and so we are careful of germ exposure. We don’t want to ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am getting married in a traditional church ceremony. My father, who will be giving me away, has refused ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When did people become so insecure that they take offense at pretty much everything? Related Articles Miss Manners: Here’s why ‘sir’ and ‘ma’am’ aren’t appropriate anymore Miss ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to an 80-year-old commuter seeking advice on handling ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I meet new people and tell them where I earned my bachelor’s degree and what my plans for the future are, I frequently get comments and questions such as, “Wow, you must be ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: In my high-rise condominium building, I must leave my flat and travel (generally via carpeted hallways and elevators) to various common areas in the building to deposit trash and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Unfortunately, in all my etiquette books, there is no reference on the time interval between receiving a wedding/baby shower gift and sending a thank-you note. Is there a too ...