When I had my hair done, the stylist and her assistant spent the entire time talking over my head. There was no way I could ...

At a bowling party for my 40th birthday, my dad brought his girlfriend. It didn’t take her long to try to take over the whole ...

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?

Knowing how to behave at meals isn't just about proper etiquette. Turns out, your table manners send coded messages about you ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.

GENTLE READER: Your confidence that you are not required to reciprocate in your apartment, though technically correct, ...

Miss Manners suggests a compromise, but only for your more intimate friends: Ask one or two of them to keep you company while ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A pair of neighbors hosted my wife and me for an impromptu dinner, to which we contributed a nice salad.

In a world that, for the most part, still values respect, kindness, and empathy, instilling good manners in our children is ...

I am hesitant to just share the news with no lead-in, since one friend was somewhat taken aback when I completely sprung it on her. My husband thinks I should just text people with “I’m pregnant!” and ...