I had the opportunity to speak by phone with writer and podcaster Jennifer L. Scott. The author of the Madame Chic books — ...

While the letter writer's grandparents expected you to lick your plate clean, that doesn't mean it was mannerly.

Miss Manners begs your pardon, but cannot imagine what -- other than some quiet sympathy -- could distress your friends if ...

Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?

The scene is the drawing room at The Grove, near Wallingford; the pink and white palette ageing in a genteel manner, yet ...

Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was invited to a shower for a friend’s daughter’s wedding. It was called a “suitcase” shower, meaning ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Because of a chronic illness, I have to go to a clinic in an urban setting three to four times per week.

No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.

I make an effort to ensure that the person I’m reaching out to is the appropriate person for my question; I send a focused, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

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