Dear Miss Manners: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party — the day after we moved our family of five into a new ...

Miss Manners recommends saying, “I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting me know” — and then tossing the conversation in the memory dustbin and, as was your plan, not repeating the gesture. This is ...

Dear Miss Manners: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party — the day after we moved our family of five into a new ...

Even if Miss Manners had inherited the crown jewels, she, like your grandmother, would never wear them during the day. But ...

At the end of the concert, she asked my name and informed me that if I ever touched her again, she would call the police and ...

Now that he’s well beyond retirement age, does the mannerly letter writer still have to give up his seat on public ...

Where your friend offended most was when she all but told you she was sticking you with the expenses: joining the shopping ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Many of my soon-to-be in-laws are upset that we don’t have a wedding registry, and also that they don’t have my phone number to complain. Miss Manners: The women at work ...

I have a family member who has done well for herself. She and her partner are in their early 50s and never had kids. They ...

Miss Manners suggests you try spontaneity and not overthink the situation. If you happen to make eye contact, a shy, endearing smile is fine. But if they do not return your gaze, keep it moving.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m an adult with physical and emotional disabilities, and I live with my caregiver. I have an older friend who is a very sweet person with good intentions, but I feel like ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My boss let me know that my co-workers have often “told on me,” reporting when I arrive back to work three minutes late from lunch or leave a few minutes early. I don’t ...