In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin is asked how to get a young couple to send a "thank you" note.

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 ...

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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).

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I, along with a friend, purchased hard-to-get opera tickets. We’ve looked forward to ...

I, too, was young once. GENTLE READER: Who says that it belongs to the student? You may not be their only customer. Miss Manners suggests that you indeed return the garment with the note saying it ...

I, too, was young once. GENTLE READER: Who says that it belongs to the student? You may not be their only customer. Miss Manners suggests that you indeed return the garment with the note saying it ...

Is there a better way to handle this? I, too, was young once. Who says that it belongs to the student? You may not be their only customer. Miss Manners suggests that you indeed return the garment ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My cousin invited me for dinner on a Sunday night and asked me to bring wine and a dessert. When I got there, she said it had been a very busy weekend and she hadn’t had time ...

Dear Miss Manners: I have a good friend who is the polar opposite of me on politics, religion and almost every other subject. We are cognizant of these differences, and refrain from debate or ...

Yes, the Olympic bronze medalist is really as well-mannered as he is said to be. 15-year-old Tao Qi from School of the Arts tells 8days.sg what it was like meeting the teen sporting sensation.