My brother and sister-in-law invited my family of four for a dinner of corned beef and cabbage to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. They also invited my mom and dad, along with my aunt, who was visiting ...

I was invited to a dinner party and to watch an awards show on TV. One of the hosts yelled repeatedly about the results, complained about just about everything and dropped a lot of F-bombs. He also ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader frustrated by a relative's habit of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m used to fielding save-the-date cards for weddings. In those cases, they are a courtesy, allowing us to plan for travel. However, I have a relative who has adopted the ...

Miss Manners is reminded of the time a toddler of her acquaintance finally succeeded at toilet training, and her mother said, “Well, thank goodness.” To which the very young lady replied, “My pleasure ...

How can I best respond to inquiries into my availability so far in advance, when I don’t even think the child will note my presence or absence?

A relative sends save-the-date cards for their child’s birthday months in advance, leaving the recipient unsure how to respond.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m used to fielding save-the-date cards for weddings. In those cases, they are a courtesy, allowing us to plan for travel. However, I have a relative who has adopted the ...

After yet another complaint, I tried to make a joke. I said something like, “Well, tell us how you really feel!” ...

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Dear Miss Manners: I was invited to a dinner party and to watch an awards show on TV. One of the hosts yelled repeatedly ...