Ninety minutes to two hours, the expected time to linger at a cocktail party, is also reasonable for “just drinks.” In any case, one should not stay beyond the common dinner hour of 7 p.m., even if ...

Miss Manners says, "There are ... a number of ways to voice your displeasure to a wider audience online, but that will ...

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?” ...

As a performer of a certain age, I have seen everything from tailored dresses to gowns glittering with beads and spangles — ...

Dear Miss Manners: We have a small half-bathroom downstairs that is mainly used by guests. As a courtesy, I usually have period products readily available to visitors. For larger gatherings, I’ve had ...

Miss Manners says, "There is no need to invite people to judge your husband on his behavior, past or present." ...

For an afternoon event, tea-length (something that falls around midcalf) is expected for women in dressy day fabrics (silk, ...

Dear Miss Manners: My birthday is a few days after the new year. It’s a very easy date to miss altogether in the shadow of December and New Year’s celebrations. Growing up, I often received “combo” ...

Dear Miss Manners: Our dear friends Hank and Bridget have been married for more than 35 years. Each had been married previously and had one child each, and they have a child together. That child is ...

In the Challenger shuttle tragedy 40 years ago this week, two technologies – aerospace and television – flexed their muscles and revealed their tragic flaws.

Read Gerard Henderson's Media Watch Dog column every Saturday morning on SkyNews.com.au and watch his weekly analysis on The ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling unwanted wine gifts from business ...