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 ...

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

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 ...

She's concerned with how the cards are addressed. Miss Manners is concerned with maintaining a business-like relationship.