In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a host seeks advice on handling friends who arrive without RSVPing.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to politely avoiding small talk with strangers in ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a new employee at a large company. How do I respond to nosy co-workers asking about where I previously worked? I want to be polite, but I feel my privacy is being invaded.

This volunteer then blocked my way and cornered me. She went on a yelling, screaming rant, saying that I hadn’t left my ...

I, like you, was raised to be polite. “Ma’am” and “sir” were my normal ways of addressing people. It has been difficult to ...

I send regrets for small group invitations, but am not sure what's expected and most helpful when included in a mass mailing ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am getting married in a traditional church ceremony. My father, who will be giving me away, has refused ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am getting married in a traditional church ceremony. My father, who will be giving me away, has refused ...

I have very high standards for restrooms in restaurants. I will leave if they’re too gross. How do I express my disgust to ...