DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am appalled at the current practice on TV home decor shows of placing books with their titles to the wall. It is a huge fad. I keep waiting for one of the hosts to realize that ...

I know I can’t say anything about this to the people in question. I just need to know how to not feel so hurt.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: While at lunch at a casual restaurant, I noticed a woman joining a large group, who were all standing around before sitting at their table. I immediately noticed that her zipper was ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a very cliquey condo community, and I feel left out when I don’t get invited to the lunches or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Unfortunately, in all my etiquette books, there is no reference on the time interval between receiving a wedding/baby shower gift and sending a thank-you note. Is there a too ...

Miss Manners: The woman in fur scorned my suggestion that she help the old guy Miss Manners: My mom won’t apologize for stepping on my thoughtful entrees Miss Manners: Would I have been wrong to ask ...