DEAR MISS MANNERS: Years ago, my fiance and I were planning our wedding when one of our parents passed away. We put the ...

Miss Manners can only tell you that she is as appalled at this as you are. Please send your questions to Miss Manners at ...

To explain further, let me tell you how I give gifts. I have a large family that is pretty far-flung. Some years I’m in touch ...

Miss Manners: I told my wedding guests no gifts, but I didn’t predict what would happen Miss Manners: Why does this keep happening to me in the ladies’ room? Miss Manners: May I use my full height and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Why is it that people see it as mandatory to send a thank-you for a gift? It seems like people give gifts with the sole purpose of being appreciated. This seems contrary to the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m pleased that our daughter is teaching her children (ages 4 and 7) about thank-you notes. My question concerns the e-card version of this ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Why is it that people see it as mandatory to send a thank-you for a gift? It seems like people give gifts with the sole purpose of being appreciated. This seems contrary to the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My mother told me, long ago, why table knives are placed with the cutting edge towards the plate, but I have forgotten. Would you be so kind as to remind me, as my mother is no ...