Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.

Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to who should say "good morning" first when coming downstairs.

Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.

Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.

Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling a relative who constantly brags about their wealth.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to thanking a stranger who loaned someone medical equipment.

Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling gift-demanding relatives when a couple decides to not have a registry.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when friends question your other friendships.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to if handkerchiefs are superior to tissues.