DEAR MISS MANNERS: While acknowledging gratitude for being invited to quite a few social events, how do I decline an ...

GENTLE READER: Yes: Go to your younger daughter’s for Thanksgiving on Thursday, and tell her you would be delighted to plan ...

To be clear, Miss Manners has never liked sending money as a present. But the thought of a young child who has been used to ...

I’m sorry, I’m under the weather” might be OK to use (in truth, we are all “under” the weather), but only as a last-minute ...

Their daughter just bought a home and wants to host Thanksgiving this year. Dear Miss Manners: While acknowledging gratitude ...

Most hosts are satisfied with that -- and probably grateful to get any definite answer. Should one be so rude as to ask why ...

Most hosts are satisfied with that -- and probably grateful to get any definite answer. Should one be so rude as to ask why ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to declining invitations and what to say when you ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Carrie and Ashley are both good friends of ours. We enjoy their company and accept their social invitations when offered. Miss Manners: She’s publicly blasting me because our ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have several nieces and nephews I adore. While they were growing up, I always sent a birthday card, even if there was no family birthday celebration. I would add a check for a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Carrie and Ashley are both good friends of ours. We enjoy their company and accept their social invitations when offered. A few years ago, they had a kerfuffle that put a strain on ...