In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the etiquette of pointing out typos and factual mistakes in a friend's nonfiction work.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a writer and editor by profession, so I read books with a critical eye. I bought a book written by an acquaintance of several years (nonfiction). I read the book and found ...

Miss Manners is sorry to see the end of an ancient tradition that was one of the hallmarks of civilization. As you have ...

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Etiquette can comment on some of the terms being used ... I would prefer no gift at all over participating in this horror ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors. A few of the ladies in my cul-de-sac have become ...

I discovered a batch of pruned vines in my backyard. I think it’s rude of the neighbors to toss the mess over the fence.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to dealing with a younger couple who constantly verify statements on their phones, often using unreliable sources.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my mother passed away some years ago, my brother and his wife placed a stuffed black cat toy in her casket. My mother had owned several black cats.

I didn’t have the presence of mind to respond, and just faced the elevator door until we exited. What, if anything, would you ...

I live in a great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors. A few of the ladies in my cul-de-sac have become close: looking out for each other, picking up delivered packages if they’re out of town, ...