Recent Pew Research Center surveys found that about one-third of Americans say they often encounter rudeness in public life. The word civilitas — Latin for “the behavior expected of a citizen” — gives ...

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Miss Manners points out, "Perhaps the safety of protecting your pants from spills is prioritized over cup-lip hygiene." ...

After a long commute home, the letter writer is always dashing to the bathroom – and rudely cutting off neighbor in the ...

To be clear, Miss Manners does not condone the practice. But if you are squeamish, she would suggest that you not look too ...

I wanted to refuse my drink as a matter of principle, but the pretzels they previously served were calling my name.

I am writing this on a flight to Dallas after the flight attendant just served my soft drink. Is it just me, or are other airline passengers just as irritated by the way these drinks are served? More ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I flew to the home of a friend to help her with a project as a favor. She has two cats, and unfortunately, ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a man on handling his sister's confusing texts ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: On our neighborhood app, one of my neighbors cautioned that two young men had recently knocked on her door ...

Is there a polite way to say, “Can’t talk now! Gotta go to the bathroom! Please don’t be offended” without coming right out and saying that?