DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friends manage to arrive at most places at a specific time -- doctors’ offices, work meetings, etc.

For any gender, using the bathroom is an eyes-on-your-own-paper sort of activity. Smiling, eye contact and small talk should ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling friends who won't commit to arrival times.

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friends manage to arrive at most places at a specific time -- doctors’ offices, work meetings, etc.

Miss Manners asks, "Why is it that your friends are dictating what time they show up at your house in the first place?" ...

Not only is this more polite, Miss Manners assures you, but if you are truly an expert in any given field, waiting it out ...

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

GENTLE READER: While it is kind of you not to want to embarrass him, he is not showing you the same respect. Miss Manners ...

Dear Miss Manners: About a year ago, I met the man of my dreams, and he and I are planning a future together. I have a ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a disagreement over pew-exiting protocol between a ...

GENTLE READER: Miss Manners agrees that if someone asks people to go ahead, then the request should be obeyed, as it may mask ...