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?” ...

“From the beginning, I never wanted to be in a band,” admits singer and songwriter Gary Barlow. But contemplating the giddy rise, bitter collapse and triumphant return of pop powerhouse Take That, the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I frequently attend team lunches and dinners with my immediate department members, both supervisors and associates. These dining experiences are mostly personal affairs and come ...

New year, same old SEPTA dilemma: What to do when someone’s bad public transit etiquette gets in the way of your commute? Last month, my colleague (and fellow SEPTA superuser) Henry Savage and I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a company holiday party, one of my colleagues decided not to partake of the wine that was offered. During a round of toasts, she was admonished -- in a good-natured way -- by ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was in my friend’s wedding a year ago, and now her anniversary is coming up. However, in the last six months, it does not seem like the marriage is going well, and I’m honestly ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was in my friend’s wedding a year ago, and now her anniversary is coming up. However, in the last six months, it does not seem like the marriage is going well, and I’m honestly ...

Miss Manners: My father cares more about his outfit than being in my wedding Miss Manners: I told my wedding guests no gifts, but I didn’t predict what would happen Miss Manners: Why does this keep ...

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 ...

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 ...