In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when adult children decline a gift trip without ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I have taken our grown children, their children and friends on several nice vacations. We planned another trip to surprise them at Christmas.

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at the head of a line to vote; the precinct wasn’t crowded, and no one’s wait was long. The precinct ...

I’ve tried explaining that I’m upset about my looks and don’t like to be reminded, but then they argue that it looks good.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I beg for guidance on the proper etiquette with one’s cutlery at hotel buffet breakfasts. While there are abundant clean plates, the protocol seems to be that one has but a single ...

An invite’s “awkward” and “messy” request for the guests makes the letter writer wonder: “Is this a new trend?” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Now that I’m widowed, I am eating breakfast out with friends more frequently. Eggs often need a little ...

Dear Miss Manners: I was at the head of a line to vote; the precinct wasn’t crowded, and no one’s wait was long. The precinct ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a high school senior who usually sits with my friend Oliver in English class. I’ve known him for ...