I am a freelance journalist who has been living, off and on, in the private room of a hostel off the beaten path. I love the ...

These are the top 10 most read Miss Manners columns of 2025: 10: Shop owner is in the business of selling gifts. Do they need to monitor them as well?

I feel like his refusal to wear a tux or tie demonstrates a lack of respect for what is, to me, a deeply important formal ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am getting married in a traditional church ceremony. My father, who will be giving me away, has refused ...

We truly and absolutely do not want gifts, but is it wrong to want people to take five minutes to write a card?

Far be it from Miss Manners to suggest that any invitation go unanswered. But some items that use the form of invitations are actually ticket sales slips, and may be ignored by those not planning to ...

As a performer of a certain age, I have seen everything from tailored dresses to gowns glittering with beads and spangles — ...

Miss Manners says, "There is no need to invite people to judge your husband on his behavior, past or present." ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a large city and take public transportation almost daily. I am 80 years old. The busses and ...

To explain further, let me tell you how I give gifts. I have a large family that is pretty far-flung. Some years I’m in touch ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-In an age when people can choose among text messages, email, Facebook and old-fashioned stamps and printed cards, the chance to use the wrong method when sending your very best is ...