"None of these people have ever socialized with me, so I find it odd and awkward that they would suddenly invite themselves." ...

Miss Manners asks, "Why is it that your friends are dictating what time they show up at your house in the first place?" ...

Should we wait until the wedding takes place, or should we start sending thank-you notes now to acknowledge receipt of these ...

I don’t want to offend anyone by implying their treats aren’t good enough for us, but I also don’t want food to go to waste.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Twenty-five years ago, I adopted a 5-year-old boy from an overseas orphanage. Now he has made contact with his family in his native country. He has discovered he has five ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I saw a theatrical production that was written by, and starred, a friend of a friend. This person used to live in our city.

The late, great sociologist David Riesman once told Miss Manners that he had preceded her in the etiquette business, citing his observation of the manners of fellow academics when acting as hosts.

Miss Manners: It’s finally time to unearth this ancient rule of etiquette at mealtimes Published: Apr. 28, 2025, 10:30 a.m. Bad table manners (Getty Images) Getty Images/Tetra images RF ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I will be visiting London soon, and will see several theatrical productions. One play will feature a famous American actress whom we’ve never met, but who is a ...

Miss Manners: Fiancé says in a gay wedding, etiquette doesn’t matter. Fiancé thinks addressing plus ones by name on wedding invites isn’t important, but the letter writer disagrees.

Miss Manners: The etiquette of backstage banter. Published: Feb. 04, 2025, 8:00 a.m. ... DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I saw a theatrical production that was written by, ...