Miss Manners: I think my brother gave me the Christmas gift from my mother’s casket

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the ethics of repurposing a stuffed black cat toy ...

Miss Manners: How do I handle family who ‘fact checks’ me while I’m in the middle of speaking?

GENTLE READER: There is no fighting with the internet. Miss Manners suggests you not even try. What you can do is stop ...

Miss Manners: It’s unlikely family is made uncomfortable by birthday cards with money inside

To be clear, Miss Manners has never liked sending money as a present. But the thought of a young child who has been used to ...

Miss Manners: Is it rude to have cell phone conversations in public?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the social acceptability of phone conversations in ...

Miss Manners: Are ‘do not reply’ emails the adult version of ‘I can’t hear you’?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when automated responses are acceptable and why ...

Miss Manners: I’m tired of my neighbor’s lack of consideration for my yard

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling neighbors who make changes to shared ...

Miss Manners: Should I pick up the meatball I dropped or leave it?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when a meatball rolls onto the floor during dinner ...

Miss Manners: Should I chase after the meatball that fell off my plate?

Miss Manners would be afraid she would forget, only to be reminded upon squishily standing up. Fearing the same outcome, not ...

Miss Manners: Should I confront shoppers who leave their purses unattended?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the social obligations when witnessing potentially ...

Miss Manners: Errant meatball has diner wondering who is supposed to clean it up

Miss Manners would be afraid she would forget, only to be reminded upon squishily standing up. Fearing the same outcome, not ...

Miss Manners: My neighbor keeps inviting outsiders to our girls’ nights out

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a read whose neighbor regularly brings outside friends to what was intended as an exclusive neighborhood ladies' gathering.

Miss Manners: I can’t stand my cousin’s rude phone habit during conversations

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to dealing with a younger couple who constantly verify statements on their phones, often using unreliable sources.