Miss Manners: ‘Ladies first’ doesn’t apply everywhere Now that he’s well beyond retirement age, does the mannerly letter writer still have to give up his seat on public transportation to ...

Miss Manners: She threatened to call the cops on me in church I tapped her knee before asking her to stop filing her nails. She said that was assault.

Miss Manners: Is there a polite way to satisfy my curiosity about the waitress? Plus: Is it still a rule that you can’t wear diamonds in the daytime?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My fiance and I sent out wedding invitations. Our wedding is still 12 weeks away, but will-be attendees have already begun sending gifts to our house.

Advice Miss Manners: How long am I expected to wait for someone to accept an invitation? Published: Jul. 04, 2025, 11:00 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 ...

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.

“Ladies first” never applied there. For your habit of yielding seats, Miss Manners commends you, and hopes that ladies always treat the gesture graciously, whether or not they accept.

Advice Miss Manners: Cash gift might insult grieving friend Published: Jul. 05, 2025, 8:00 p.m.

Miss Manners reminds you that the waitress is not a menu item of whom you may inquire the ingredients. She has work to do and may not want to explain her background to you.

Advice Miss Manners: What is the appropriate etiquette for party leftovers brought by a guest? Published: Jul. 05, 2025, 1:00 p.m.

Advice Best of Miss Manners: Guest who receives invitation to ‘black tie only’ wedding is low-key mad Published: Jul. 07, 2025, 12:35 p.m.