DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a dinner party at our home, my husband left the table momentarily, and a guest picked up his mug of ...

The family members feel entitled to swan in and out, talk with each other and with her ... all while she works to prepare ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was traveling with my granddaughter and a group of other grandparents and kids. The trip included some ...

When called “Bob,” I often feign surprise and say, “Oh! Do I know you personally?” When they say no, I reply, “When you ...

Banks do it, call centers do it, salespeople do it. I appreciate being called “Mr. Smith” instead of just “Bob,” but it ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who is questioning their own generosity ...

Must I thank it afterwards ... so that the other child doesn’t start to shriek. (Notice that Miss Manners assumes that you would rather solve the problem than punish the parents.) ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS ... company employees who are, as you say, told off on a regular basis — no matter what they do. The proper ...

Marcus expressed an interest, so he will be coming with me. I hope to see you at another event soon.” Miss Manners notes that this has the added advantage of alerting your friend that if she ...

Marcus expressed an interest, so he will be coming with me. I hope to see you at another event soon.” Miss Manners notes that this has the added advantage of alerting your friend that if she ...