It will make me think twice next time I try to be thoughtful. This friend certainly won’t see goodies from me again.

Miss Manners recommends saying, “I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting me know” — and then tossing the conversation in the memory dustbin and, as was your plan, not repeating the gesture. This is ...

Dear Miss Manners: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party — the day after we moved our family of five into a new ...

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

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 ...

Searching for a boy in high school is as useless as looking for meaning in a Pauly Shore movie.” Happy 30th birthday to ...

Miss Manners suggests you use your charm to comment favorably when your colleagues do especially good work. DEAR MISS MANNERS ...

She didn't bring her own bathroom essentials, vitamins, slippers, etc. We cooked and served breakfast, lunch and dinner and ...

Where your friend offended most was when she all but told you she was sticking you with the expenses: joining the shopping ...

And Miss Manners is using “interesting” in the same off-dictionary way you appear to use “fun.” Whatever you wanted people to think, your game framed drunk driving as a joke.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Many of my soon-to-be in-laws are upset that we don’t have a wedding registry, and also that they don’t have my phone number to complain. Miss Manners: The women at work ...

Miss Manners suggests you try spontaneity and not overthink the situation. If you happen to make eye contact, a shy, endearing smile is fine. But if they do not return your gaze, keep it moving.