For an afternoon event, tea-length (something that falls around midcalf) is expected for women in dressy day fabrics (silk, ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to what is proper attire for an afternoon concert.

I gently hint that if someone is being rude, and the hostess does not ask them to be more mindful, then yes, people will stop ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when one tea party guest drives others away.

It is true that we no longer dance around in the elevator so as to allow all the women to get out before the men. There is, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Once a month, my grandmother hosts a group of friends at her house for a chat and an afternoon tea. She ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Elevators have been in existence, I believe, for more than 150 years, but there does not seem to be a ...

For an afternoon event, tea-length (something that falls around midcalf) is expected for women in dressy day fabrics (silk, organza, cotton with some sheen), while daytime suits are expected for men ...

Elevators have been in existence, I believe, for more than 150 years, but there does not seem to be a system of accepted manners related to them. It is true that we no longer dance around in the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: On occasion, my husband and I visit local restaurants. When I go to wash my hands in the ladies’ room, I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Elevators have been in existence, I believe, for more than 150 years, but there does not seem to be a ...