I’ve gotten a few questions over the years that have rankled me such as “Is there something wrong with you, like a disease or disorder?” ...

There are plenty of outdated etiquette rules I agree with kicking to the curb (looking at you, people-pleasing disguised as ...

When we have out-of-town friends visiting our home, I usually have a lasagna ready to slip into the oven or meatballs ...

I went gray at a young age. I’m happy to answer questions about it. But there are two I’ve gotten a few times over the years that have rankled me and I’m not sure how to respond.

I went gray at an exceedingly young age -- my mother noticed my first gray hair when I was in preschool. By the time I was in my early 20s, my hair was mostly gray. I’ve embraced it and learned to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I went gray at an exceedingly young age -- my mother noticed my first gray hair when I was in preschool. By the time I was in my early 20s, my hair was mostly gray.

We enjoy continuing friendships with couples we have known from various chapters of our lives. Some of these friends now live far away, and we enjoy having them visit and stay with us. When we have ...

This couple always cooks for guests. They were taken aback during a recent visit that included no such courtesy.

I’ve gotten that have rankled me. The first is, “Did you know you have gray hair?” and the second is, “Is there something wrong with you?" ...

Miss Manners agrees, however, that if they lack that aptitude, your hosts should at least warn you that you will be eating out. Perhaps in their minds, as in hers, they thought th ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m fortunate to have had a dear friend ever since kindergarten.

A disarming alternative is to take it on face value, as a compliment. Responding, “Thank you, I’m glad you like it” at least ...