I gave another friend some small packages of fancy store-bought popcorn, which I put in a basket that I’d purchased and ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when two women disrupt a Christmas service with ...

GENTLE READER: As this was more than just a case of the church giggles, Miss Manners believes you could have politely asked ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend came to a dinner party and brought with her the tin I had given her at Christmas. It had been ...

I’ve always considered the container — whether a tin, basket or jar that contains a food item or other small presents — to be ...

"I have always kept them, whether to use in my house or to hold gifts for other people. Should I be returning them?" ...

These are the top 10 most read Miss Manners columns of 2025: 10: Shop owner is in the business of selling gifts. Do they need ...

GENTLE READER: While she appreciates the adoration and deplores the incoherent instruction you received, Miss Manners feels ...

With a written note, certainly a parent must stamp and address it, and perhaps hover over the child to inspire them to write.

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...

GENTLE READER: Only if you expunge the term “pillow pal,” which has left Miss Manners with a mental picture she would prefer ...

Dr. Roach shares a link to a video, but having your doctor watch you use it is the best way to verify you're doing it right.