Miss Manners chooses to believe that you only made an unfortunate word choice, not that you believe that it is an honor for a ...

I pickled the vegetables, which were sourced from a farm stand. I baked the bread from wheat milled locally, and the bologna ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: All the bridesmaids for an upcoming wedding recently received a note from the bride’s mother stating that ...

One bridesmaid says she didn't have any input on the shower's size and scope, why should she have to help fund it?

I had no input as to how big this shower has become, and being asked -- no, told -- to pay for it strikes me as inappropriate ...

Bridesmaids are supposedly chosen because they are the dearest people to the bride. Why, then, are they considered ...

The captain had indicated that she was going to play me, but then she didn’t. I’m not a bad player, so I am not sure why.

GENTLE READER: The last time Miss Manners checked, tennis was played with a single ball, so let’s try and keep our eyes on that and cut out some of the weaving back and forth.

Miss Manners understands that people who have trouble saying no might be sorry to disappoint those who importune them. Or ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to attending a tennis team celebration after being ...

Dear Miss Manners: I was on a tennis team and was eliminated during a tournament. I was supposed to play two matches: I played one and won, but then got injured and bowed out of my second match. I ...

Etiquette expert Jo Hayes says they’re both nuptial no-nos, commenting: ‘Couples spend a lot of time curating their guest ...