I frequently get comments and questions such as, “Wow, you must be really smart,” or “Did you do well on the MCAT?” or “What was your GPA?” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: While at lunch at a casual restaurant, I noticed a woman joining a large group, who were all standing ...

Still, Miss Manners supposes she should be grateful that physical books are displayed in the home at all. This silly fad will ...

She just paid $36 to mail me a Christmas gift containing this junk, all of which I would value at a total of $10 at best.

What she has apparently not taught is that it is not enough to send a mere receipt, such as a rote text, which is probably ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend from childhood who is a wealthy, narcissistic hoarder. This means she spends all her time buying needless crap from the bargain bins of every box store you can ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: In a supermarket, I had a conversation with the family of a very noisy child, about 6 years old. I protested the noise, while Mom defended it vigorously. Miss Manners: I stayed ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My home has an open floor plan with the kitchen, living room and dining area all combined. This leads to guests meandering through the kitchen area while we’re making food. No ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I meet new people and tell them where I earned my bachelor’s degree and what my plans for the future are, I frequently get comments and questions such as, “Wow, you must be ...