Miss Manners says, “It is awkward  to suggest that someone else engage in an act of kindness on one’s behalf.” ...

These are the top 10 most read Miss Manners columns of 2025: 10: Shop owner is in the business of selling gifts. Do they need ...

Rather than harbor anger, Miss Manners suggests that you might take this as gentle teasing. The next time you invite your ...

Discover the top 10 most-read Miss Manners columns of 2025, featuring advice from Judith Martin on etiquette, family ...

We received a gift that had been ordered online by our relatives. Unfortunately, the item was damaged and needed to be ...

"I have always kept them, whether to use in my house or to hold gifts for other people. Should I be returning them?" ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Last year a neighbor had a Christmas party. She invited a lot of people and it was quite crowded. She made ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it considered rude to take photos of the interior of a friend’s home (the living room), just to show my ...

Miss Manners suggests that instead of silently seething, you send them a note asking when would be a convenient time for you ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...

GENTLE READER: Nice try: Even though no telephone number was provided and no response explicitly requested, etiquette still ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it considered rude to take photos of the interior of a friend’s home (the living room), just to show my ...