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

However well-meaning this family is, Miss Manners can understand that it creates a nuisance for your daughter, who is trying ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who was annoyed by loud children while ...

Dear Miss Manners: When I take my sons to the pediatrician or call to make an appointment, the receptionist or nurse always ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am at the age where many of my friends' children are marrying. I am always delighted to be invited to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our neighbors recently went on vacation and asked our young children (7 years old and 3 years old) to take care of their goldfish. We were happy to do so, and our children ...

The unfortunate requirement of saying “Hey!” to get the attention of a certain nonhuman helper has led to the widespread ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Are there polite ways to refuse to ... they redirect them to Weird Great-Aunt Didi for a few minutes, the kids will then be ready to talk to them again. Early on, my husband ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What do you think about people who start scanning their items at grocery store self-checkouts and sending them down the belt before one has finished bagging one’s own items?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper response when ... Although I like having lots of kids to give treats to, my neighbor says this year, she is refusing to give candy to any “outsiders.” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Are there polite ways to refuse to ... they redirect them to Weird Great-Aunt Didi for a few minutes, the kids will then be ready to talk to them again. Early on, my husband ...