In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling a relative who constantly brags about ...

I have a family member who has done well for herself. She and her partner are in their early 50s and never had kids. They ...

Miss Manners: I’m not comfortable with kids using my first name. July 5, 2022 More than 2 years ago. 3 min. Perspective by Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin. and Jacobina Martin. Dear Miss Manners: ...

Miss Manners suggests only the courtesy of telling your brother-in-law that the children will be opening their presents at 7, if they can wait even that long, but that he is welcome to sleep in.

Dear Miss Manners: Gifts used to be something one put thought into. Unlike some of your readers, I don’t mind wedding registries. I treat them as guides, not demands, and don’t feel ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My brother-in-law just informed us, very last-minute, that he’s coming to our house for Christmas. Whenever he visits, he sleeps until around 10. My husband and I have three ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My oldest child is about to turn 4, and we plan to invite other local children to celebrate. We live in a very small town where the custom seems to be to invite the entire ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve received several invitations to large, planned events via group text. Whether for a retirement party, bridal shower or anniversary celebration, each message included the ...