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 ...

Especially when there’s money in them, and especially when the gift goes to their children. I wouldn’t want them to be uncomfortable or embarrassed.

Brother had placed a stuffed animal in their mother’s casket and then somehow gave it to the letter writer for Christmas.

A heartfelt letter expressing your thanks is best. Miss Manners suggests you focus on the specific things they did to make you feel better and help you heal. Expressing your gratitude will make them ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter acted poorly and distanced herself from one of her good friends. This is the second time in a ...

I have been given a gift of immeasurable proportions: the gift of having my life saved by many nurses and doctors after my ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I bought our current home about four years ago, although the house itself is about 20 years old. The backyard is surrounded by a standard wooden fence. The condition ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I bought our home about four years ago. The house is about 20 years old, and the backyard is surrounded by a standard wooden fence. Miss Manners: I’d been growing my ...