DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have had season tickets to the orchestra for a couple of decades. For evening concerts, the orchestra wears white tie, and women soloists wear evening dress. For afternoon ...

Dear Miss Manners: I belong to a local social media group that lets people loan and borrow items. I recently posted a query asking to borrow a piece of equipment for an upcoming surgery, and ...

Miss Manners: So these women think they can wear anything as long as it’s black? They’re not nearly as nicely turned out as the men Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email ...

Miss Manners: My spouse says I handled it badly. Plus: Being told I "make them sick" is very off-putting to me.

The son-in-law likes to drive, and that's helpful. But climbing into his van actually causes pain for this senior.

Miss Manners: When ‘you make me sick’ is meant as a compliment Friend complimented the letter writer’s unusual skills in an odd way.

(They) mean to express admiration for skills they do not possess, but it's off-putting to me, and I have no idea how I am supposed to respond.

Advice Miss Manners: Would it be rude to insist we take our car when we go out with our daughter and son-in-law? Published: Jun. 16, 2025, 8:00 p.m.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m in my late 70s and enjoy spending time with my adult children. My son-in-law drives a van, which is very hard for me to get into. I would prefer to take our car, which is ...

Dear Miss Manners: I have had season tickets to the orchestra for a couple of decades. For evening concerts, the orchestra wears white tie, and women soloists wear evening dress. For afternoon ...

One of the West Midlands’ most popular festivals, Solihull Summer Fest, returns to Tudor Grange Park on Saturday 19 and ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to dealing with backhanded compliments about your talents.