GENTLE READER: The real question is not who is to blame. Though if it were, Miss Manners votes for, in order: the bee; the ...

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

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: I don’t understand when you should ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I heard this anecdote in college and a couple of times in the years since then: An applicant goes to a job interview. There is a piece of crumpled paper on the floor of the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I hosted a former colleague for a weekend. Like any proud grandmother, she wished to show me a video of her granddaughters singing, to which I happily consented. I was less pleased, ...

I am confused on the proper time to arrive at an event or social function, whether in private homes or public venues. When attending an event like a concert, play, church service or something else in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Miss Manners advises more reticence with the daughter-in-law. There is no unsolicited criticism subtle enough that it will not be open to justified resentment. And are you certain that your son does ...