Other than, “Yes, you did a terrible job,” what could I say? It seems that young people want to hear “That’s OK,” but bad ...

GENTLE READER: The proper response lies between those two extremes. By saying, “Thank you for your apology,” you accept it ...

I would like the younger generation to start pitching in. How can I encourage them to contribute without creating an awkward ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I entered the elevator in my office building with a man and a woman, both in their 20s. There was another lady coming towards the elevator, so I held the door. She ultimately took ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I came home from work one evening and found my daughter on the phone, so I passed her a note. She immediately said, “I am on the phone, Dad.” I was upset by this response, and asked ...

To be clear, Miss Manners has never liked sending money as a present. But the thought of a young child who has been used to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I occasionally enjoy having lunch at a restaurant with a group of longtime friends. All is well until the time comes when they want to take a group photo, which, of course, gets ...

Remind her that you do not drink, but that you are more than happy to join her with shots of juice or anything else she has ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut ...