Miss Manners: Has ‘reply all’ become the only way to prove you care?

A reader privately responded to a group member’s health update instead of using “reply all,” and now wonders if they must publicly display concern to avoid appearing uncaring to the rest of the group.

Dear Miss Manners: St. Patrick’s Day dinner was hijacked

My brother and sister-in-law invited my family of four for a dinner of corned beef and cabbage to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. They also invited my mom and dad, along with my aunt, who was visiting ...

Miss Manners: And the award for ‘Most Unpleasant Host’ goes to…

I was invited to a dinner party and to watch an awards show on TV. One of the hosts yelled repeatedly about the results, complained about just about everything and dropped a lot of F-bombs. He also ...

Miss Manners: My relative expects me to plan around toddler birthdays

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader frustrated by a relative's habit of ...

Miss Manners: A save-the-date for a child’s birthday party seems excessive, don’t you think?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m used to fielding save-the-date cards for weddings. In those cases, they are a courtesy, allowing us to plan for travel. However, I have a relative who has adopted the ...

Miss Manners: It feels excessively bougie that my family sends ‘save the date’ cards for kid’s birthday

Miss Manners is reminded of the time a toddler of her acquaintance finally succeeded at toilet training, and her mother said, “Well, thank goodness.” To which the very young lady replied, “My pleasure ...
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Miss Manners: Adopting the save the date tradition for children’s birthdays

How can I best respond to inquiries into my availability so far in advance, when I don’t even think the child will note my presence or absence?

Miss Manners: My relative wants RSVP for a kid’s party months early

A relative sends save-the-date cards for their child’s birthday months in advance, leaving the recipient unsure how to respond.

Miss Manners: They send ‘save-the-date cards’ for their kids’ birthday parties!

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m used to fielding save-the-date cards for weddings. In those cases, they are a courtesy, allowing us to plan for travel. However, I have a relative who has adopted the ...

Miss Manners: My host’s F-bombs and complaints ruined our TV watch party

After yet another complaint, I tried to make a joke. I said something like, “Well, tell us how you really feel!” ...

Miss Manners: The host’s behavior is dreadful. Can I tell his spouse?

I was invited to a dinner party and to watch an awards show on TV. Related Articles. Miss Manners: Is it OK for an adorable ...

Miss Manners: Can I let the watch party host know he’s being a jerk?

I was invited to a dinner party and to watch an awards show on TV. Related Articles Dear Abby: My ex’s brother won’t tell his mother about us Miss Manners: The newsy family letter they sent me wasn’t ...