Miss Manners assures you that you are not being impolite if, after one or two short responses, you find something to do that ...

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

Why is it not considered rude to engage me in conversation against my will, but it is considered rude to tell people you don’t want to talk?” ...

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

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I frequently attend team lunches and dinners with my immediate department members, both supervisors and ...

According to a survey last year by Pew Research Center, many Americans believe that public behavior is increasingly rude. Officials who attempt to conduct public meetings likely agree.

The traditional response "you're welcome" is being replaced by phrases like "no problem" and "my pleasure." This shift in language reflects a generational difference in etiquette, moving from formal ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are retired and happy. Each of us was married before. We're not rich, but we get by without help from anyone. We have been blessed with a big family. Between us, we have ...