It seems like people give gifts with the sole purpose of being appreciated. This seems contrary to the whole idea of giving a ...

Gifts, to me, are not a chore and not an obligation. If I get a thank-you card, it is nice, but I do not see any obligation ...

To explain further, let me tell you how I give gifts. I have a large family that is pretty far-flung. Some years I’m in touch ...

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Rather than harbor anger, Miss Manners suggests that you might take this as gentle teasing. The next time you invite your ...

These women were disruptive and badly behaved in church. Even their companions seemed disgusted by the behavior.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I gave Christmas dinner to two separate neighbors on Christmas Day. It’s been a week, and they have not ...

"The next time you invite your mother over, tell her, 'I will be making duck a l’orange — unless, of course, you want to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend from childhood who is a wealthy, narcissistic hoarder. This means she spends all her time ...

We were very generous when this millionaire couple got married. But when it was their turn to return the favor, they gave nothing. Have they never heard of reciprocity?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling unwanted gifts from a needy friend.