GENTLE READER: It is awkward to suggest that someone else engage in an act of kindness on one’s behalf. While your intentions ...

While good manners remain subjective, there are a few nations that are universally praised for being well-mannered.

GENTLE READER: Technically -- a qualifier Miss Manners uses to emphasize that there are more important issues to consider -- ...

During a round of toasts, a colleague was admonished -- in a good-natured way -- by co-workers, for raising her water glass.

In the end, the choice came down to Breadon and Councilor Brian Worrell, both of whom offered a vision of something far ...

During a round of toasts, she was admonished for raising her water glass. They said toasting someone with water is bad luck.

GENTLE READER: While she appreciates the adoration and deplores the incoherent instruction you received, Miss Manners feels ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to why criticizing a colleague's choice to toast with ...

GENTLE READER: Technically -- a qualifier Miss Manners uses to emphasize that there are more important issues to consider -- ...

GENTLE READER: Technically -- a qualifier Miss Manners uses to emphasize that there are more important issues to consider -- ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a company holiday party, one of my colleagues decided not to partake of the wine that was offered.

My husband is immunocompromised, and so we are careful of germ exposure. We don’t want to touch this friend’s phone.