In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling a relative who constantly brags about ...

Miss Manners: The last straw with this woman was a dispute in my own kitchen Miss Manners: I opened the office door and only then realized it was an unwanted visitor We were happy to do so, and ...

Dear Miss Manners: Gifts used to be something one put thought into. Unlike some of your readers, I don’t mind wedding registries. I treat them as guides, not demands, and don’t feel ...

Miss Manners suggests that next time you pick up the kids, you say, “All right, everyone. Here are the ground rules. Everyone says ‘hello’ when entering the car, and ‘goodbye and thank you ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve received several invitations to large, planned events via group text. Whether for a retirement party, bridal shower or anniversary celebration, each message included the ...

Miss Manners suggests only the courtesy of telling your brother-in-law that the children will be opening their presents at 7, if they can wait even that long, but that he is welcome to sleep in.

Miss Manners: Grown kids solicit ‘spending money’ for parents’ cruise Published: Oct. 23, 2023, 8:00 p.m. Judith Martin, known as Miss Manners, answers a question about being asked for money ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My oldest child is about to turn 4, and we plan to invite other local children to celebrate. We live in a very small town where the custom seems to be to invite the entire ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m used to fielding “save the dates” for weddings. In those cases, they are a courtesy, allowing guests to plan for travel and time away from home.

A&E; Miss Manners: Grown kids solicit money, gifts for parents Mon., Oct. 23, 2023. By Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin ...