DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am one of a group of friends who have known each other for 30+ years, from early middle age into what ...

I make it a point to offer a sincere compliment to my friends -- knowing the time and effort it takes to put ourselves ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether diners need to clap after each musical ...

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: A group of six longtime friends planned a get-together at my house including snacks and games. One friend showed up very clearly ill, with a red, runny nose and a pack of tissues, ...

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: A co-worker invited a few people and their spouses over to watch a popular sporting event. Related Articles Miss Manners: The server gave a weak apology but I wouldn’t tell her it ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A co-worker invited a few people and their spouses over to watch a popular sporting event. After everyone in the office bombarded him with questions about what to bring, he insisted ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at dinner with two friends, and one shared the terrible news that her beloved dog had been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. The only treatment is to make the dog ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Dinner parties and entertaining are not the only currencies of friendship. I frequently gave rides to a friend of mine, who later bought a nice home and began hosting dinner parties ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at dinner with two friends, and one shared the terrible news that her beloved dog had been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. The only treatment is to make the dog ...