Miss Manners agrees, however, that if they lack that aptitude, your hosts should at least warn you that you will be eating ...

Letter writer resents sharing meals with in-laws and their limited palates.

Dear Miss Manners: I am a late-middle-aged gentleman who has been an atheist for about 35 years. I have been open about this fact but do not advertise it carelessly. Most of my family and dear friends ...

Dear Miss Manners: I realize it’s an unpleasant world with unpleasant people who are going to say unpleasant things. But sometimes, you have to get down on their level in order for them to get the ...

Octogenarian feels the pressure when asked, “How long have you been married?” Dear Miss Manners: My husband and I are in our 80s now, but we have been married only 20 years. This is a second marriage ...

Letter writer couldn’t keep up with an old friend’s social group – so they haven’t seen each other in almost a year.

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

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 ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to if hosts should provide meals for overnight guests ...

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 ...

I currently say that I will, but that feels dishonest and inauthentic because I do not pray. However, I don’t want to come ...

Her friend of 30 years has a friend group that is substantially well off, and doesn't hesitate to go out to expensive dinners ...