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 ...

Now that he’s well beyond retirement age, does the mannerly letter writer still have to give up his seat on public ...

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

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received a wedding invitation that states “black tie only.” This leaves a bad taste in my mouth: It ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I inherited a 1920s-era diamond ring and earrings. I remember my grandmother saying that with the ...

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

The time to thank someone for giving you a present is when you receive that present. DEAR MISS MANNERS: I inherited a ...

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 ...

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