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.

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 ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether fighting rudeness with rudeness is ever ...

Such repetitive messages arrive by post, text, email and sometimes even dreaded phone calls -- at all hours of the day.

I was at the dentist last week and the hygienist, whom I had never met before, mentioned she had a new grandchild. I ...

I work at a small, family-owned business where a few employees have dietary restrictions, some by choice and some by medical necessity.

Although she generally agrees that guests are not supposed to ask to bring additional guests, Miss Manners notes that an ...