In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling a relative who notices the absence of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Many of my soon-to-be in-laws are upset that we don’t have a wedding registry, and also that they don’t ...

Dear Miss Manners: I grew up in an era where it was customary to enclose a personal check in a greeting card as a gift.This worked for celebrations attended in person, and also when the card and ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I grew up in an era when it was customary to enclose a personal check in a greeting card as a gift. This worked for celebrations attended in person, and also when the card was ...

Where your friend offended most was when she all but told you she was sticking you with the expenses: joining the shopping ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am throwing a 50th birthday party for my spouse that will include lunch, games and an open bar, which I’m paying for. (The open bar is a surprise for guests!) I’ve saved ...

Miss Manners: Since when did gift-giving at a birthday party become ‘showboating’ Published: Feb. 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m. Gift giving (Getty Images) Getty Images ...

Directing relatives to my fiancé’s phone number isn’t working. I’m tempted to make a registry that is all socks ...

Miss Manners suggests that instead, you give a gift basket, a good bottle of wine or another small luxury item that does not require paying the balance -- or ponying up a costly tip.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had an art show last summer, the week before my birthday. An old friend stopped by and purchased a very nice glass platter (over $150) for her daughter. As she was paying for ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I grew up in an era when it was customary to enclose a personal check in a greeting card as a gift. This worked for celebrations attended in person, and also when the card was ...