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It's normal for things to change over the years, but sometimes, being nostalgic means missing important rules. Here are 10 ...

Why is it not considered rude to engage me in conversation against my will, but it is considered rude to tell people you don’t want to talk?” ...

Why is it not considered rude to engage me in conversation against my will, but it IS considered rude to tell people you don’t want to talk?

Miss Manners assures you that you are not being impolite if, after one or two short responses, you find something to do that won’t give you a stiff neck and instead say, “Excuse me, I’m going to ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader's confrontational approach to preventing ...

Miss Manners assures you that you are not being impolite if, after one or two short responses, you find something to do that ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to politely avoiding small talk with strangers in public places.

A lot of dining etiquette rules are now seen as outdated. Whether they're overcomplicated or too formal, here are some that ...

Why do strangers want to make small talk with me while waiting in grocery checkout lines, at bus stops, at the bank, during flights, etc.? STOP!

On our wedding website, and when asked in person, we said, “No gifts, please” (we have plenty of stuff!), but we also ...

Dear Margar-etiquette, I was having a face-to-face conversation with someone who kept checking their phone. They were ...