Dear Miss Manners: I am a gentleman who strives to live a mannerly life. In that regard, when riding public transportation, I offer my seat to ladies who are standing. I also wait for ladies to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a concert at our church, which has an excellent endowed music program. The concert was an organ and poetry recital, about 40 minutes in duration. About 15 minutes in ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My boss let me know that my co-workers have often “told on me,” reporting when I arrive back to work three minutes late from lunch or leave a few minutes early. Related ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I inherited a 1920s-era diamond ring and earrings. I remember my grandmother saying that with the exception of an engagement ring, it’s inappropriate to wear this type of ...

Sorry; Miss Manners did not mean to shout at you. But she knows what happens when brides postpone thanking people who give them presents. Right now, you are busy getting ready for the wedding.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the rule on inviting someone to accompany you to a play that’s close to being sold out, and they don’t respond to your invitation in a timely way? I invited a friend ...

Life & Culture Miss Manners: Older gentleman wonders at what age he should stop offering ladies his seat on the bus Published: Jul. 08, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I inherited a 1920s-era diamond ring and earrings. I remember my grandmother saying that with the exception of an engagement ring, it’s inappropriate to wear this type of ...

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Dear Miss Manners: I have discovered that my husband’s small business has been sending out birthday/anniversary cards addressed to clients by their first names (i.e. Joe Smith). I believe that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single picture of my daughter, not a mile-long text exchange.