In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling a relative who notices the absence of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Many of my soon-to-be in-laws are upset that we don’t have a wedding registry, and also that they don’t ...

Directing relatives to my fiancé’s phone number isn’t working. I’m tempted to make a registry that is all socks ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I grew up in an era when it was customary to enclose a personal check in a greeting card as a gift. This worked for celebrations attended in person, and also when the card was ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had an art show last summer, the week before my birthday. An old friend stopped by and purchased a very nice glass platter (over $150) for her daughter. As she was paying for ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...

Where your friend offended most was when she all but told you she was sticking you with the expenses: joining the shopping ...

GENTLE READER: Unless you live in a historic property, are throwing a housewarming party or are orienting a houseguest, Miss ...

Miss Manners suggests that instead, you give a gift basket, a good bottle of wine or another small luxury item that does not require paying the balance -- or ponying up a costly tip.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am throwing a 50th birthday party for my spouse that will include lunch, games and an open bar, which I’m paying for. (The open bar is a surprise for guests!) I’ve saved ...

Miss Manners suggests that instead, you give a gift basket, a good bottle of wine or another small luxury item that does not require paying the balance -- or ponying up a costly tip.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I grew up in an era when it was customary to enclose a personal check in a greeting card as a gift. This worked for celebrations attended in person, and also when the card was ...