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: How can I work with these people now that I know they tattle on me? My boss let me know they’ve been reporting my arrivals and departures ...

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.

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 ...

Miss Manners: The women at work ignored me whenever I spoke. What should I have done? Plus: My husband and his young receptionist reject my etiquette tips ...

“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.

Miss Manners: The honorifics debate rages on Husband’s small business sends out holiday cards to clients without including their titles.

Miss Manners: Another mother chided me for group-texting a cute photo. Was I wrong? Plus: People who wear drab colors and ugly shoes make rude comments about my pretty outfits ...