DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a very small apartment whose contents and decor I have curated according to my specific needs and taste. But even friends who know this about me give me gifts of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a very small apartment whose contents and decor I have curated according to my specific needs and taste. But even friends who know this about me give me gifts of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a very small apartment whose contents and decor I have curated according to my specific needs and taste. But even friends who know this about me give me gifts of ...

Two years ago, a friend and I met for lunch and to celebrate our birthdays. She presented me with a card that featured a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two years ago, a friend and I met for lunch and to celebrate our birthdays. She presented me with a card that featured a stylized drawing of a breed of dog whom we both are fond of.

Miss Manners: Is it rude to ignore a friend’s annoying text? Miss Manners: I got stuck with a huge wine bill for somebody else’s dinner Miss Manners: My daughter’s plan for a new tradition would upend ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Would you please give me one or two examples of what would be considered an acceptable gift to present to someone I enjoy spending time with and am seeing on a regular basis? I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: You have been influential in my decision to take up a new hobby this year: mailing handwritten letters to friends and family for a variety of occasions. This includes handwritten ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: You have been influential in my decision to take up a new hobby this year: mailing handwritten letters to friends and family for a variety of occasions. This includes handwritten ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I no longer give big birthday or holiday gifts. I do this because a family member died after I had purchased his Christmas gift. Instead, I give gifts irregularly throughout the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two years ago, a friend and I met for lunch and to celebrate our birthdays. Miss Manners: She was blatantly using the tablecloth as a napkin. Is that OK? Dear Abby: Should I tell my ...

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