In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the delicate situation when well-intentioned treats meet dietary restrictions.

Miss Manners: She won’t shut up about how blessed she is, and I dread talking to her Plus: I can’t stop thinking about a better response to this woman’s rudeness ...

Advice Miss Manners: Diabetic woman tells neighbor she can’t eat chocolate goodies and feelings are hurt Published: Jul. 09, 2025, 3:00 p.m.

Miss Manners: I’m rebuked when I dare to stray from the parents’ list of approved gifts Plus: Miss Manners wishes people wouldn’t speak of ‘cancer survivors’ ...

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 ...

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In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to how to approach someone who files their nails during a church music performance.

Miss Manners: Can I, as the host, abandon the rowdy drinkers? I’d rather be washing the dishes than listening to their muddled conversation ...

Miss Manners: She won’t shut up about how blessed she is, and I dread talking to her Plus: I can’t stop thinking about a better response to this woman’s rudeness ...

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.

Life & Culture Miss Manners: Diabetic friend wasn’t happy with neighbor’s gift of handmade chocolate Published: Jul. 09, 2025, 9:00 a.m.