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

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

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

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught by my mother that when one is being toasted, one doesn’t take a sip, as that’s rather like tooting one’s own horn. When my spouse and I celebrated an ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I went to a concert the other night. What’s the etiquette if the cup holder is in the armrest of everyone’s chair, including both end seats? Which cup holder does each ...

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. Our mutual friend suggested we convey ...

Advice Miss Manners: Open door etiquette baffles me; is it rude to say something, or ignore it? Published: Jun. 21, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Miss Manners: Retail worker is tired of the same old jokes This retail worker hates it when customers ask, “Is it free?” when an item isn’t scanning.

And Miss Manners notes that this is being done as a prelude to wishing relatives well on their birthdays and anniversaries.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The opportunity to work remotely has offered many individuals the freedom to engage in work-related activities not only at home, but also in public places such as libraries and ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to theater-goers hoping to meet an actress after the show.