Dear Miss Manners: My sister likes to throw dinner parties. She goes all out with her best dishes and crystal, along with the ...

GENTLE READER: You will be relieved to hear that it is not obligatory for hosts to write thanks to their guests for their attendance. But Miss Manners imagines you will be less pleased to hear that ...

Does the letter writer asking for specific hosting gifts create more of a burden for guests?

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People want to feel loved and cherished. An invitation to share a meal in your home is a special example. So when dinner ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” in response to sneezes, but he does so in response to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at the dentist last week and the hygienist, whom I had never met before, mentioned she had a new grandchild. I naturally congratulated her and asked the polite questions: sex, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at the dentist last week and the hygienist, whom I had never met before, mentioned she had a new grandchild. I naturally congratulated her and asked the polite questions: sex, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at the dentist last week, and the hygienist, whom I had never met before, mentioned she had a new grandchild. Miss Manners: ‘Lost cause’ dinner guests think this is a potluck ...

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 for each of us. People are frequently asking us how long we have been married.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a widow with many acquaintances and activities. I am physically and verbally affectionate with family members and close friends, and am generous with hugs and “I love yous.” A ...