In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin gives a polite way to respond after a reader is asked about a ...

Going on a first date can be exciting. You’re getting ready wondering how the night is going to go, and whether or not you will hit it off; and while many couples do, others - not so much.

Being right can be a cold comfort. You’re going to need to grieve those friendships that have fallen to the wayside. You may feel anger, frustration, sadness or other emotions. Talk to other friends, ...

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

Like you, he considers formal clothes to be symbolic. But while you interpret formality as a show of respect and festivity, ...

I am getting married in a traditional church ceremony. My father, who will be giving me away, has refused to wear a tuxedo ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am getting married in a traditional church ceremony. My father, who will be giving me away, has refused to wear a tuxedo on the grounds that it is a “monkey suit,” even though all ...

Is it in bad taste to throw yourself a baby shower? GENTLE READER: Yes, whether you are the baby, the embryo or the mother.

I feel like his refusal to wear a tux or tie demonstrates a lack of respect for what is, to me, a deeply important formal ...

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 still not inured to the rampant trend of women tattooing their hands, feet, arms, backs and even ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I lent my friend an outfit and cardigan to wear to a wedding. Despite not wearing the cardigan, she washed ...