The niece’s frank response, however, was rude. Miss Manners will therefore sign off on your not attending her baby shower or ...

Dear Miss Manners: We have a close friend who gives gifts we are not wild about, but display anyway. If she does not see her ...

Letter write threw niece a wedding shower, and she returned the favor by showing up to their son’s wedding without a gift.

Ever wonder why some social rules feel more like relics than helpful guidelines? We all grew up learning certain courtesies, ...

GENTLE READER: Another friendly SNOW. This necessitates, however, a third reaction in your repertoire, which is a somewhat ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My fiancé and I have selected a stunning cathedral for our wedding. He has a deep appreciation for ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to why opera-length gloves may be problematic for ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My fiance and I have selected a stunning cathedral for our wedding. He has a deep appreciation for etiquette and appropriate dress. Since the wedding is at 10 in the morning, he ...

GENTLE READER: Brides are allowed considerable leeway: Long, satin dresses are not daytime wear, either, but they are ...

GENTILE READER: You are mighty cavalier about the livability of the minimum wage, and about the ease of getting a ...

Letter writer is annoyed by the expectation to “supplement a stranger’s income.” Dear Miss Manners: Why is tipping expected? I was under the impression that it was up to the customer. In my state, ...

GENTLE READER: You are mighty cavalier about the livability of the minimum wage, and about the ease of getting a better-paying job. You absolutely must tip those workers whose jobs traditionally ...