In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to unwanted presents in a small apartment space.

As long as you continue to thank your friends, not berate them for their appalling lack of observation, everyone will be fine ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it OK to give someone an item that one found? I found a really nice bracelet at a park. I took it to my jeweler, who confirmed that it was made of 14 karat white gold, with ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it OK to give someone an item that one found? I found a really nice bracelet at a park. I took it to my jeweler, who confirmed that it was made of 14 karat white gold, with ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received an invitation to a 60th wedding anniversary party and it states: “ABSOLUTELY NO GIFTS.” What can I do for the lovely couple, with whom I have been friends for many, many ...

One of the guests wandered over, selected a peach and handed it to her toddler. The toddler then marched around the house ...

My cousin, with whom my husband and I are very close, is getting married. Unfortunately, there are a few problems.

Miss Manners will remind you that you do not need an excuse, and you do not have to give in to coercion. You just have to ...