Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Because of a chronic illness, I have to go to a clinic in an urban setting three to four times per week.

Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin shares how to politely not invite someone to a gathering.

GENTLE READER: Your confidence that you are not required to reciprocate in your apartment, though technically correct, ...

Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A pair of neighbors hosted my wife and me for an impromptu dinner, to which we contributed a nice salad.

Again, this is for close friends only. Should you entertain business acquaintances or heads of state, you must stay in the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Because of a chronic illness, I have to go to a clinic in an urban setting three to four times per week.

Once you are confident that you are not violating any unfamiliar rules, you will still have to account for the fright: “She’s ...

But learning how to graciously but firmly say “no”—without padding it with excuses or white lies—is a critical life skill. If ...

He's been buying and selling goods since 2003 as a side gig, so he knows exactly how to negotiate and save money. Read his ...