I have two friends, well into their 50s, who invite me to their birthday parties every year — at expensive restaurants, with a dozen guests. The invited guests are expected to pay their own way, as ...

Dining out, unless it is clearly stated as a treat for a birthday or anniversary, is always dutch treat, no matter who ...

Dear Miss Manners: A friend is wearing me out. She and I belong to the same church and social circles, and are close to the same age. When she couldn’t drive herself to church and other events due to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am an aunt to a niece who is married with two sons. She’s always been somewhat naive about certain things. This last Christmas, she gave me a $25 gift card to a place where I get ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am on a very limited income. A stamp is nearly a dollar, and that dollar can buy me a can of generic soup. I get free internet access, so email messages are how I write. Should I ...

The colleague directs that contributions are not to be made anonymously, as he wants to be able to confirm everyone’s ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am on a very limited income. A stamp is nearly a dollar, and that dollar can buy me a can of generic soup. I get free internet access, so email messages are how I write. Should I ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am an aunt to a niece who is married with two sons. She’s always been somewhat naive about certain things. This last Christmas, she gave me a $25 gift card to a place where I get ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am on a very limited income. A stamp is nearly a dollar, and that dollar can buy me a can of generic soup. I get free internet access, so email messages are how I write. Should I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am on a very limited income. A stamp is nearly a dollar, and that dollar can buy me a can of generic soup. I get free internet access, so email messages are how I write. Should I ...