I’m sorry, I’m under the weather” might be OK to use (in truth, we are all “under” the weather), but only as a last-minute ...

It seems to have become the fashion for the bride and groom to order themselves a meal of a higher caliber than what their ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to declining invitations and what to say when you ...

GENTLE READER: It is equally perplexing to Miss Manners why children would be unwelcome at a family wedding. She finds them (mostly) charming, and their imperfections make a sweet addition to the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have now been to three (!) weddings where I found out that the couple was already married and just going through the motions. Related Articles Miss Manners: The server gave a weak ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have now been to three (!) weddings where I found out that the couple was already married, and just going through the motions. The first was a couple who had gotten legally ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A few of my cousins have gotten married recently, and they requested that no children attend their weddings, aside from the ones performing the roles of ring bearer and flower girl.

Unfortunately, there is the potential that their contribution is tainted -- and being the host, the unfortunate results are ...

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Our younger daughter announced that she was starting her own family tradition and having Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When live musicians are performing during the dinner hour at a restaurant, is it rude not to applaud after ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have now been to three (!) weddings where I found out that the couple was already married and just going through the motions. Miss Manners: This is a real letter about staying in ...