In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin is asked how to get a young couple to send a "thank you" note.

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?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I, along with a friend, purchased hard-to-get opera tickets. We’ve looked forward to ...

I, too, was young once. GENTLE READER: Who says that it belongs to the student? You may not be their only customer. Miss Manners suggests that you indeed return the garment with the note saying it ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have been friends for many years with a married couple and their adult son. They are a very wealthy and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My old college roommate and I were ... In her most recent posts, her husband is not in any of the family pictures. I don’t know if they have divorced, if he was out of town ...

The sign at the health clinic I visit regularly says tipping the valet is not required — so I don’t. But one day, the valet ...

I, too, was young once. GENTLE READER: Who says that it belongs to the student? You may not be their only customer. Miss Manners suggests that you indeed return the garment with the note saying it ...

Is there a better way to handle this? I, too, was young once. Who says that it belongs to the student? You may not be their only customer. Miss Manners suggests that you indeed return the garment ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My old college roommate and I were ... In her most recent posts, her husband is not in any of the family pictures. I don’t know if they have divorced, if he was out of town ...

Dear Miss Manners: I have a good friend who is the polar opposite of me on politics, religion and almost every other subject. We are cognizant of these differences, and refrain from debate or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a young woman who was brought up by my parents to bring or send a gift to my host when I have been invited for a meal or a visit. I am in the fortunate and enviable ...