It is a good and wise parent friend who can tell the difference.

I have a feeling she is upset with me for my daughter’s behavior, and she has a right to be. Do I reach out to the mom?

Miss Manners suggests that you help this one along on the journey. Reach out to your friend to clear the air, telling her ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter acted poorly and distanced herself from one of her good friends. This is the second time in a ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to politely addressing unsanitary conditions ...

I flew to the home of a friend to help her with a project as a favor. She has two cats, and unfortunately, I discovered that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I flew to the home of a friend to help her with a project as a favor. She has two cats, and unfortunately, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After commuting to the same job for 15 years, 15 minutes from my home, last winter I took a better job an ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After a meal at a restaurant, my mother is in the habit of vigorously rubbing both of her hands with one ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a fine artist, with a studio attached to my home. Friends and visitors often ask to see the studio, ...

I have seen a close relative in the news for something nefarious. Related Articles. Miss Manners: Things get awkward when ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I no longer give big birthday or holiday gifts. I do this because a family member died after I had purchased his Christmas gift.