DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my mother passed away some years ago, my brother and his wife placed a stuffed black cat toy in her casket. My mother had owned several black cats. Related Articles Miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it better manners to subtly inform your colleague they have something in their teeth prior to seeing clients? Or is it better manners for everyone to not say anything? Please ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for over 20 years. We see each other at family functions and are very cordial and polite with each other, as is his girlfriend, who also ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for over 20 years. Neither of us has remarried. Miss Manners: Is it rude to ignore a friend’s annoying text? Miss Manners: I got stuck with a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for over 20 years. Neither of us has remarried. Miss Manners: What is the proper way eat a large sushi roll without gagging? Miss Manners: ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for over 20 years. We see each other at family functions and are very cordial and polite with each other, as is his girlfriend, who also ...

Dear Miss Manners: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for over 20 years. We see each other at family functions and are very cordial and polite with each other, as is his girlfriend, who also ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am writing this on a flight to Dallas after the flight attendant just served my soft drink. Is it just me, or are other airline passengers just as irritated by the way these ...

Miss Manners: She was blatantly using the tablecloth as a napkin. Is that OK? Dear Abby: Should I tell my friend how she comes across at our office? Miss Manners: If it’s one person with a laptop, can ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We live near a university campus with walking trails -- some paved, some heavily wooded. Many locals and students take advantage of them daily. Between my energetic dog and my fast ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After a meal at a restaurant, my mother is in the habit of vigorously rubbing both of her hands with one or two lemon slices, squeezing the juice into her palms, pouring water onto ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at dinner with two friends, and one shared the terrible news that her beloved dog had been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. Miss Manners: Is it rude to ignore a friend’s ...