In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a host seeks advice on handling friends who arrive without RSVPing.

Why is their desire to talk to me more valid than my wish not to talk to them? Is there an etiquette rule that says I must suffer instead of them?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader whose new coworkers are asking about ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a new employee at a large company. How do I respond to nosy co-workers asking about where I previously ...

Even a typically polite and well-mannered individual such as myself may choose to forgo the use of “ma’am” and “sir.” ...

This volunteer then blocked my way and cornered me. She went on a yelling, screaming rant, saying that I hadn’t left my ...

I send regrets for small group invitations, but am not sure what's expected and most helpful when included in a mass mailing ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am getting married in a traditional church ceremony. My father, who will be giving me away, has refused ...

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

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at missmanners.com, by email to [email protected], or through postal mail ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...

I have very high standards for restrooms in restaurants. I will leave if they’re too gross. How do I express my disgust to ...