My beloved mother-in-law recently passed away. While I am old-school and wear only black to funerals, I have noticed that ...

I usually have to cool my heels for a long time — sometimes for close to an hour — before the doctor will see me.

A few days before the party, I was surprised to receive this message: “Some of you have asked about gifts — and truly, your presence at this event is already the greatest gift ...

I am wondering what to say when I meet new people and they question my first name. Related Articles. Miss Manners: It was ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have an unusual first name. When I am introduced to a new acquaintance, often they will make a comment about it. Related Articles Miss Manners: If I complain that my doctor is ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live on a private lane of just five houses, each with large surrounding fields. After mowing my (perfectly dry) field, I went over to my neighbors’ to perform a courtesy mow of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Years ago, a close friend of mine was getting married. As I am known as a good baker among my friends, she asked if I would bake her a carrot cake for her wedding. I demurred, ...

I am wondering what to say when I meet new people and they question my first name. Related Articles. Miss Manners: It was awkward for my brother and I to be tre ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am an aunt to a niece who is married with two sons. She’s always been somewhat naive about certain things. This last Christmas, she gave me a $25 gift card to a place where I get ...

Dear Miss Manners: When introduced to someone who has a strong accent and you cannot understand their speech, how should this be handled? I usually politely ask them to repeat their statement, but ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: As my guests were all sitting around in my living room after a nice dinner, one friend took their socks off. Miss Manners: It really is my name, but they claim not to believe me ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Will you please write something about people not talking from their windows, especially from a second-floor window to someone below at the door? GENTLE READER: While she agrees that ...