Letter write threw niece a wedding shower, and she returned the favor by showing up to their son’s wedding without a gift.

Dear Miss Manners: I am proud of my mantel Christmas display. I have a number of rustic Santa Claus figurines, and I wrap ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am female, and I have a male friend who likes to flirt with other women when we go out for dinner or other occasions. Seeing as we’re just friends, I don’t think I have any ...

Dear Miss Manners: How does one handle being offered alcohol when you choose not to drink? I got a DUI 2 years ago, and I ...

It’s awkward to say no to a kid selling stuff when your employer is their parent. Dear Miss Manners: What do you think about ...

Letter writer is annoyed by the expectation to “supplement a stranger’s income.” Dear Miss Manners: Why is tipping expected? I was under the impression that it was up to the customer. In my state, ...

Dear Miss Manners: I was at the head of a line to vote; the precinct wasn’t crowded, and no one’s wait was long. The precinct volunteer encountered a problem that prompted her to seek help, and I ...

Dear Miss Manners: Just after Thanksgiving each year, my young nieces send out a letter to the extended family that contains their “Letter to Santa,” outlining the things they would like as gifts.

The return of 44-year-old Philip Rivers, a grandfather, as quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts is an inspiration for older ...

The deeper cause of the success, the general wrote, will be the character of the people—the frugality, industry, and thirst ...

There's a whole lot of who got what for whom, and who makes more money, etc., in this letter. Miss Manners sets it straight.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling unwanted gifts from a needy friend.