We would never provide information about our immediate family members without their permission, and we have absolutely no ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We are frequent cruisers. That means we share spaces such as elevators, dining rooms, theaters, lounges, ...

Dear Miss Manners: My husband’s third cousin, whom we’ve never met and with whom we have no personal relationship, has been ...

If, instead, you had taken a peach, removed the pit and cut a bite-sized slice for the child -- all while engaging the parent ...

We invited over some of my partner’s friends who all have young children. Our children are grown, but we adore kids. We ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend called me asking if she could crash at my place that same day. I thought that was super-rude. She ...

Miss Manners will remind you that you do not need an excuse, and you do not have to give in to coercion. You just have to repeat the phrase, “I am afraid Curtis won’t be able to attend, but he sends ...

Miss Manners will remind you that you do not need an excuse, and you do not have to give in to coercion. You just have to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a boat, and needed to dry my beach towels after a recent excursion. The boat club has one washer ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling toxic people at funerals without creating ...

I need to attend the funeral of a family member, and I’m dreading having to encounter an evil, despicable individual there.

GENTLE READER: Not causing a scene at the funeral is a good etiquette rule to follow. If this person approaches you, you may say, “Excuse me,” and walk away, purposefully, but without any show of ...