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Dear Miss Manners: I am a late-middle-aged gentleman who has been an atheist for about 35 years. I have been open about this fact, but do not advertise it carelessly. Most of my family and dear ...

I didn’t feel comfortable being involved. My friend would be preoccupied with the others, and I didn’t always feel accepted or welcome.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m fortunate to have had a dear friend ever since kindergarten.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader seeking advice on reconnecting with a childhood friend without joining her expensive social circle.

Letter writer couldn’t keep up with an old friend’s social group – so they haven’t seen each other in almost a year.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether it's appropriate to expect dietary accommodations in small social settings.

An extreme introvert struggles to maintain a close friendship that is being crowded out but a growing social circle.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I realize it’s an unpleasant world with unpleasant people who are going to say unpleasant things. But sometimes, you have to get down on their level in order for them to get the ...

A disarming alternative is to take it on face value, as a compliment. Responding, “Thank you, I’m glad you like it” at least shows your friend that the implied insult misfired. And Miss Manners gives ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught that at formal dinner parties, bread plates were not used, and that they were not considered part of a formal place setting for multi-course meals. Now, I am given to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught that at formal dinner parties, bread plates were not used, and that they were not considered part of a formal place setting for multi-course meals. Now, I am given to ...