Lena Dunham is sitting in bed, draped in a pink tulle gown fit for a princess, reading a book about torture. It’s a prop for our photo shoot, which is taking place in an eccentrically decorated hotel ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had availed myself of the men’s room, and as I was closing the door, someone ...

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

She is the kind of person who always has SOMETHING wrong. Her complaints sometimes differ, but they all have one thing in ...

Miss Manners therefore suggests that you turn that weak smile into something that does, in fact, betray your irritation, ...

The woman stood at the toilet, partly facing me, smiling, then dropped her slacks and underwear, giving me a view.

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

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

Dear Miss Manners: About a year ago, I met the man of my dreams, and he and I are planning a future together. I have a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I prepared some hand-dipped chocolate goodies and delivered them to a couple of ladies in my neighborhood.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a gentleman who strives to live a mannerly life. In that regard, when riding public transportation, I ...

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