Miss Manners: My guests insulted me by asking if I actually cooked the food I served

GENTLE READER: You found the questions rude because you believe that no self-respecting host would serve guests precooked ...

Miss Manners: Home’s open floor plan is problematic on Thanksgiving, host says

GENTLE READER: Thanksgiving being about expressing gratitude for what one has, Miss Manners cannot help noticing that the ...

Miss Manners: This one rule of group dining etiquette has some nuance that you should be aware of

GENTLE READER: You found the questions rude because you believe that no self-respecting host would serve guests precooked ...

Miss Manners: Should I be offended my guests asked if I made the meal?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader who wonders what to say if guests ask if ...

Miss Manners: My open floor plan is a nightmare when hosting Thanksgiving

GENTLE READER: Thanksgiving being about expressing gratitude for what one has, Miss Manners cannot help noticing that the ...

Miss Manners: Picky friend’s habit of sending back food has me not wanting to dine with her again

GENTLE READER: The rule is to invite anyone with whom you are friends outside of work. And that sounds to Miss Manners like ...
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Miss Manners: Waiting until everyone is served before starting to eat

I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look over, notice me not eating, and try to persuade me to go ahead ...

Dear Miss Manners: How can I keep guests out of my kitchen?

Dear Miss Manners: My home has an open floor plan with the kitchen, living room and dining area all combined. This leads to guests meandering through the kitchen area while we’re preparing food.

Miss Manners: Open floor plan makes holiday dinners a nightmare; how do I solve this?

GENTLE READER: Thanksgiving being about expressing gratitude for what one has, Miss Manners cannot help noticing that the ...

Miss Manners: I pick the restaurant and then she complains about the food

Last time, there were not enough capers in the sauce and it had no flavor. We once went to breakfast, and she returned ...

Miss Manners: I can’t keep my aunt out of the kitchen while cooking Thanksgiving dinner

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a concerned host seeking advice on preventing relatives from touching and sampling food during Thanksgiving preparation.