If we have dinner at the home of one of my stepsons, we contribute food. If we go out to dinner, we always pay.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a student who wants to leave focused friend for ...

Carolyn Rothermel taught two levels of “Mind Your Manners” programs, one for first- and second-graders and another for third- ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For the past 15 years or so, my wife and I have been hosting a potluck feast for Thanksgiving, with about 30 friends and family joining us at our house. In our invitation, we ...

Miss Manners: The older women made a list of things the bride is doing wrong Miss Manners: I want to sit with the fun kids but not hurt my boring friend’s feelings Miss Manners: She’s publicly ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter is graduating from high school, but she does not want a party. I would still like to send out graduation cards to help celebrate her achievement, but I don’t know how to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For the past 15 years or so, my wife and I have been hosting a potluck feast for Thanksgiving, with about 30 friends and family joining us at our house. In our invitation, we ...

GENTLE READER: Wash your hands at the time appointed, hold hands during the prayer, and then, when everyone else starts to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We are a blended family. I invited our adult children to Thanksgiving. They responded by asking if “other ...

A growing list of the bride-to-be’s “inappropriate” wedding choices has become the family’s favorite topic, and they are ...

When two boys grabbed every free sample at Costco, one parent spoke up, and the internet had plenty to say about who crossed ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friend has coached our daughter’s soccer team for years. At the end of each season, he graciously hosts a much-anticipated afternoon barbecue for the girls and their parents.