Dear Miss Manners: I went to a dry cleaner’s, paid up-front for my items and was told they would be ready by 4 p.m. on Friday. So on Friday at 4 p.m., I went to pick up my dry cleaning. The lady asked ...

It would be a dreadful mistake to continue associating the entire concept of etiquette with antiquated social practices like high tea and ballroom dancing. Miss Manners (AKA Judith Martin, renowned ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My mother-in-law recently returned from New Zealand bearing gifts for her children and their spouses. Each gift was very well-thought-out and personalized. However, when she got to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A teacher I have worked with for the last 13 years is retiring at the end of the school year. Teachers have been asked to submit a 4x6 card with a message to her for an album. She ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a restaurant, is there a way to ask to be served by a waiter or waitress other than the one assigned to our table? My wife and I have patronized a local establishment for several ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We need major publicity to get across a matter of etiquette for concert and theater attendees: WAIT UNTIL THE CURTAIN CALL IS OVER AND EVERYONE HAS HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE THEIR BOWS ...