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

Miss Manners recommends saying, “I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting me know” — and then tossing the conversation in ...

A reader gets annoyed when the younger, new boyfriend called her a “cougar” in public. Plus, how to answer condescending, ...

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 suggests you use your charm to comment favorably when your colleagues do especially good work. DEAR MISS MANNERS ...

She didn't bring her own bathroom essentials, vitamins, slippers, etc. We cooked and served breakfast, lunch and dinner and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m in my late 70s and enjoy spending time with my adult children. My son-in-law drives a van, which is very hard for me to get into. I would prefer to take our car, which is ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a 1-year-old grandchild who lives 90 miles from us. Our frustration comes from the parents advising us to purchase gifts only from their curated wish list.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have an acquaintance who frequently walks her dog at the same time I do. She is a nice person, and we get along well; our dogs even like each other. We are both female. The ...

Dear Miss Manners: My mother is a very sweet and kind grandmother to my 3-year-old girl. She always has gifts when we visit, asks for new pictures and is very invested in my daughter’s life.