DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names ...

At a bowling party for my 40th birthday, my dad brought his girlfriend. It didn’t take her long to try to take over the whole ...

When I had my hair done, the stylist and her assistant spent the entire time talking over my head. There was no way I could ...

Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...

But if they are talking pleasantries, you may smile or laugh or add something and see if it takes. There is a good chance ...

No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.

Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin tells a hungry guest how to handle when the host doesn't cook.

I have a number of friends I regularly meet for meals out, as well as for friends’ birthdays. We’ve been friends for going on ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My children’s school district is the first organization I’ve dealt with in my professional career in which ...

Kate Winslet, star of Titanic and Mare of Easttown, has revealed the one food she can't "live without" and it's a superfood ...