Miss Manners: My know-it-all cousin is always trying to prove me wrong

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Miss Manners: My neighbor keeps inviting outsiders to our girls’ nights out

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a read whose neighbor regularly brings outside ...

Miss Manners: It’s unlikely family is made uncomfortable by birthday cards with money inside

To be clear, Miss Manners has never liked sending money as a present. But the thought of a young child who has been used to ...

Miss Manners: Are ‘do not reply’ emails the adult version of ‘I can’t hear you’?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when automated responses are acceptable and why ...

Miss Manners: How do I handle family who ‘fact checks’ me while I’m in the middle of speaking?

GENTLE READER: There is no fighting with the internet. Miss Manners suggests you not even try. What you can do is stop talking while your cousin and his wife are click-clicking, telling them that you ...

Miss Manners: I’m tired of my neighbor’s lack of consideration for my yard

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling neighbors who make changes to shared ...

Miss Manners: I think my brother gave me the Christmas gift from my mother’s casket

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the ethics of repurposing a stuffed black cat toy ...

Miss Manners: Should I chase after the meatball that fell off my plate?

Miss Manners would be afraid she would forget, only to be reminded upon squishily standing up. Fearing the same outcome, not ...

Miss Manners: My neighbor’s plus-ones are nice women, but they’re outsiders

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors. A few of the ladies in my cul-de-sac have become ...

Miss Manners: Should I confront shoppers who leave their purses unattended?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the social obligations when witnessing potentially ...