In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to reader criticized by coworkers for holding an ...

I didn’t have the presence of mind to respond, and just faced the elevator door until we exited. What, if anything, would you ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 ...

I have a feeling she is upset with me for my daughter’s behavior, and she has a right to be. Do I reach out to the mom?

Miss Manners suggests that you help this one along on the journey. Reach out to your friend to clear the air, telling her that you were appalled by your daughter’s behavior and ...

After a long commute home, the letter writer is always dashing to the bathroom – and rudely cutting off neighbor in the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After commuting to the same job for 15 years, 15 minutes from my home, last winter I took a better job an ...

Dear Miss Manners: I have now been to three (!) weddings where I found out that the couple was already married and just going ...

I wanted to refuse my drink as a matter of principle, but the pretzels they previously served were calling my name.

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 ...

GENTLE READER: You have neglected to mention to Miss Manners how you addressed it here. If you said, “I’m sorry, but I seem ...

Miss Manners understands your regret, but it is fortunate that you merely froze, rather than taking up the offensive stance.