Club meetings, even sociable ones, are supposed to start at the hour named. But what about purely social gatherings?

I am confused on the proper time to arrive at an event or social function, whether in private homes or public venues. Related ...

To keep you from poisoning the ones you have, Miss Manners will allow you to do some shameless fishing, prompting them to be ...

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: My ungracious guests have me ...

For years, I have entertained and loved every moment of it. But lately, when having people over, they just spend time talking ...

Dear Miss Manners: I was in a medical office waiting room while my husband was having a test done. I was the only one sitting in the waiting room initially, until another person arrived. She had her ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I acknowledge that a person should not ask guests to pay for a birthday party. However, if I had to wait until I could afford to take everyone out to dinner to invite them out for a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Since some political figures have demonstrated and encouraged boorish behavior, what was once seen as good breeding is now eschewed as unnecessary or unmanly. Many cringe-worthy ...

Dear Miss Manners: My sister’s hardwood floors were being refinished, so I said it was fine for her to sleep on my sofa bed in my one-bedroom apartment for four nights. Knowing that she is very ...

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: I don’t understand when you should arrive for a party Miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There was a 60-year member of our church who lived in our town all of her life, enjoying a 70-year marriage and raising four children here. In her 80s, she was widowed and lucky ...