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

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

Dear Miss Manners: I am a Ph.D. student in a college town where the local public bus also serves as the campus bus, and students get free fare. As a result, it is often very crowded, mostly with ...

Miss Manners: They all arrived early at the restaurant, and I find it suspicious Plus: Is it rude to say 'excuse me' to someone who's delaying me?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend I have known for over 30 years and consider my best friend. She treated me to dinner at a very expensive restaurant, and as we were leaving, she smiled and ...

Miss Manners: Am I petty to think my neighbors’ parties are unfair to single people? Plus: A table etiquette dictum in which Miss Manners uses the phrase ‘choking slowly on pea strings’ ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My neighbors have several gatherings a year, and they are always potlucks. If the invitation says, “Bring a dish to share and a bottle of wine,” then I am happy to do so.

Advice Miss Manners: It’s finally time to unearth this ancient rule of etiquette at mealtimes Published: Apr. 28, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What’s happened to mealtime conversation? We have friends who are perfectly capable of talking about all kinds of interesting subjects, but only so long as there is no food in ...

Advice Miss Manners: Friend driving 95 mph was furious I asked him to slow down Published: Apr. 24, 2025, 5:45 a.m.

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

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I just hosted my book club in my home. A member who had never been in my home before whipped out her iPhone and started taking pictures of my artwork, furniture and knickknacks.