DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a writer and editor by profession, so I read books with a critical eye. I bought a book written by an acquaintance of several years ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I purchased a new home -- hooray! It’s only 12 minutes down the road from where we ...

GENTLE READER: You found the questions rude because you believe that no self-respecting host would serve guests precooked ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a dear sister who is 50. She is a busy professional and homemaker. I am her 65-year-old brother, living about four hours away, also well-educated. We have a very good ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am always looking to meet new people and make new friends. But for the last five years or so, I have noticed that people only want to talk about themselves — their travels, home ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it rude to carry on a conversation on a cellphone while sitting in a public place, such as on public transit, or in a waiting room or aircraft boarding area? GENTLE READER: Can ...