In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to tastefully arranging a Ph.D. and four other ...

Should the first line contain her name and “Ph.D.,” then the other credentials underneath? There are four titles to include.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My birthday is a few days after the new year. It’s a very easy date to miss altogether in the shadow of ...

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

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What is a polite way to avoid touching his phone and to stop this activity? I think we should just say, “No thanks.” ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling friends who share phones at dinner tables ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Several years ago, a divorced woman exactly my age moved in next door. I liked her very much and tried to become friends with her. Although she was chatty enough outside the house, ...

Dear Miss Manners: Several years ago, a divorced woman exactly my age moved in next door. I liked her very much and tried to become friends with her. Although she was chatty enough outside the house, ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am proud of my mantel Christmas display. I have a number of rustic Santa Claus figurines, and I wrap clear, twinkling lights around them. I have received compliments on the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I would like to know if it’s proper for one person to hand another person a birthday card/Christmas card personally -- not one attached to a gift. It seems to me that a card should ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a dog walker and pet care provider. I’m retired, 73 years old, and I have a lot of work around the holidays. Miss Manners: My mom won’t apologize for stepping on my thoughtful ...