Finally, your parents raised you right if you speak kindly about others even when they're not around. Once again, it should ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I often hear someone say something along the lines of, “We politely ask that you refrain from ...” or “We ...

Miss Manners: Her joke about dodging the check turned out not so funny Plus: How do I address her eye-catching dogwalking attire?

Miss Manners: Another mother chided me for group-texting a cute photo. Was I wrong? Plus: People who wear drab colors and ugly shoes make rude comments about my pretty outfits ...

I’d like to include a token of my gratitude upon returning (a borrowed) item, but have no idea what, since this person is a ...

Miss Manners: I’m rebuked when I dare to stray from the parents’ list of approved gifts Plus: Miss Manners wishes people wouldn’t speak of ‘cancer survivors’ ...

We’re only allowed to buy our grandchild gifts from a strictly curated list and it’s taken the joy out of it; Miss Manners pushes back on cancer as a “war.” ...

I feel it would be nice if Miss Manners would acknowledge that electronic thank-yous are as valid as handwritten in today’s communication environment. Any thank-you is better than no thank-you ...

Miss Manners: Can a guest reprimand a dog in its own house? Plus: A stranger lent me an item I needed. What is the appropriate token of thanks?

Advice Miss Manners: ‘That ingratitude is common does not make it acceptable’ Published: Jun. 24, 2025, 11:00 a.m.