I have not worn any kind of nail polish since I was in my 20s. I do not want to polish my toenails, or my fingernails, either ...

"Ms." is an abbreviation of the honorific “Mistress,” which was the respectable equivalent of “Mister,” to be used regardless ...

Advice Miss Manners: I tried to talk to her but she said, ‘I’d rather listen to what the men are talking about’ Published: Jul. 01, 2025, 8:00 p.m.

Miss Manners: She won’t shut up about how blessed she is, and I dread talking to her Plus: I can’t stop thinking about a better response to this woman’s rudeness ...

Life & Culture Miss Manners: Colleague should save his compliments for when co-workers do a good job Published: Jun. 30, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

Dear Miss Manners: One of the highlights of our trip to Paris was an opera performance at the Palais Garnier. The opera, “Medee” by Cherubini, is in excess of four hours, with two brief ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: One of the highlights of our Paris trip was an opera performance at the Palais Garnier. The opera, “Medee” by Cherubini, is in excess of four hours, with two brief ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to unwanted comments about somebody's wardrobe.

Miss Manners: Another mother chided me for group-texting a cute photo. Was I wrong? Plus: People who wear drab colors and ugly shoes make rude comments about my pretty outfits ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single picture of my daughter, not a mile-long text exchange.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single picture of my daughter, not a mile-long text exchange.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the proper protocol for sharing photos via group texts and why one mother was right to exit the conversation.