So the short answer is: Keep offering seats to ladies if you don’t mind standing; if you do mind, then stay seated. Dear Miss ...

Should we wait until the wedding takes place, or should we start sending thank-you notes now to acknowledge receipt of these ...

I live in a place where many cultures and nationalities abound. When I was at a restaurant with friends the other day, we ...

GENTLE READER: Then please just order your food. Miss Manners reminds you that the waitress is not a menu item of whom you ...

Even if Miss Manners had inherited the crown jewels, she, like your grandmother, would never wear them during the day. But ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...

Even if Miss Manners had inherited the crown jewels, she, like your grandmother, would never wear them during the day. But ...

I don’t want to offend anyone by implying their treats aren’t good enough for us, but I also don’t want food to go to waste.

I don’t want to offend anyone by implying their treats aren’t good enough for us, but I also don’t want food to go to waste.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My family enjoys hosting casual open house-type parties. Whoever wants to stop by can do so at their ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am wondering if it would be crass or in poor taste to give a new widow a thoughtful sympathy card with ...