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

A truly bizarre encounter with a woman in a men’s bathroom has a reader wondering if these kinds of things only happen to him ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had ...

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 ...

Miss Manners therefore suggests that you turn that weak smile into something that does, in fact, betray your irritation, perhaps with a murmured “Not funny.” Anything less seems only to encourage him.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a gentleman who strives to live a mannerly life. In that regard, when riding public transportation, I ...

Group texts without prior consent are a violation, Miss Manners says, and they must be stopped.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I like pretty clothes. I like cute shoes and accessories, and I think clothing should be flattering and attractive. There are a few family members who only wear olive, mustard ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to if telling someone's dog to "Beat it!" is considered rude.

Miss Manners: Can a guest reprimand a dog in its own house? Plus: A stranger lent me an item I needed. What is the appropriate token of thanks?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I belong to a local social media group that lets people loan and borrow items. I recently posted a query asking to borrow a piece of equipment for an upcoming surgery, and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have an acquaintance who frequently walks her dog at the same time I do. She is a nice person, and we get along well; our dogs even like each other. We are both female. The ...