Some people are committed to originality. But is the fun you have coming up with an odd name worth the work the child will ...

GENTLE READER: Say to each of the parents what you just said to Miss Manners: the bit about how you think it is time for the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For the past 15 years or so, my wife and I have been hosting a potluck feast for Thanksgiving, with about ...

For the past 15 years or so, my wife and I have been hosting a potluck feast for Thanksgiving, with about 30 friends and ...

They’re in their late 20s with good jobs, and they still don’t contribute. They literally step out of their cars empty-handed ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to how to get adult children to contribute to a ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader who has spent decades navigating ...

I have an unusual, “made-up” first name. Nowadays it’s common for kids to have a uniquely spelled name, but I’m in my 60s, so it wasn’t common growing up. Miss Manners: My neighbor’s plus-ones are ...

GENTLE READER: Say to each of the parents what you just said to Miss Manners: the bit about how you think it is time for the ...

I would like the younger generation to start pitching in. How can I encourage them to contribute without creating an awkward situation?

From sizzling steaks to unforgettable sides, these Washington steakhouse chains have earned a loyal local following.

Dear Miss Manners: I am one of a group of friends who have known each other for 30+ years, from early middle age into what ...