In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to if an elderly man can keep his seat on public ...

When, if ever, do I keep my seat and allow younger men the privilege of offering their seat to the fairer sex?

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 ...

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GENTLE READER: Etiquette says that the choice of presents is up to the donor, but Miss Manners is unfortunately aware that the host’s beliefs may differ. She nevertheless recommends you attend ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was invited to a baby shower, and the invitation included a link to an expensive registry. I happily RSVP’d, ordered a gift and put the date on my calendar.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was invited to a baby shower, and the invitation included a link to an expensive registry. I happily RSVP’d, ordered a gift and put the date on my calendar. I then noticed ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was invited to a baby shower, and the invitation included a link to an expensive registry. I happily RSVP’d, ordered a gift and put the date on my calendar. I then noticed ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was invited to a baby shower, and the invitation included a link to an expensive registry. I happily RSVP’d, ordered a gift and put the date on my calendar. I then noticed ...