An uninvited, vegan plus 1 showed up to the letter writer’s dinner party and promptly criticized all the food. Dear Miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I take my sons to the pediatrician or call to make an appointment, the receptionist or nurse always ...

I was offended when my daughter-in-law to said, “Why don’t you ask us what we want, rather than just getting something that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife has a terminal illness and ... Last week, she dropped off three new hardback books — which my wife cannot hold, due to her weakened condition. Earlier this week ...

Asking Eric: Can I withhold my donation because the shelter didn’t plug my book? DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a restaurant, I laid my credit card on the table to signal we were ready to pay.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve always tipped restaurant servers, hairdressers, pizza delivery drivers and manicurists, of course, understanding that most of these positions do not pay very well and the ...

Dear Miss Manners: When I take my sons to the pediatrician or call to make an appointment, the receptionist or nurse always ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I started going gray at age 14, so I’ve gotten a lot of comments about my appearance over the last 20 years -- shockingly, ALL from women. From my friends’ moms (“You’re ...

to omit them from the guest list and leave it at that. They will learn about the nuptials and can gnash their teeth without any action on your part. (Please send your questions to Miss Manners at ...

GENTLE READER: That might encourage uncomfortable follow-up questions for the girlfriend. Miss Manners suggests instead that you introduce them by their names. After doing so, you may add, “Carter is ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A close friend planned to throw a ... I initially declined to attend, but when her guest list grew too large for her planned venue, I agreed to allow her to use my larger ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it appropriate for my daughter-in-law to say to me, “Why don’t you ask us what we want, rather than just getting something that we may not want or use?” I was offended ...