(She) called me to tell me she was diabetic and couldn’t eat them. I felt her phone call was rude and unnecessary.

Miss Manners recommends saying, “I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting me know” — and then tossing the conversation in ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party — the day after we moved our family of five into a new ...

Miss Manners recommends saying, “I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting me know” -- and then tossing the conversation in the memory dustbin and, as was your plan, not repeating the gesture. This ...

It will make me think twice next time I try to be thoughtful. This friend certainly won’t see goodies from me again.

Miss Manners recommends saying, “I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting me know” -- and then tossing the conversation in ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party — the day after we moved our family of five into a new ...

Dear Miss Manners: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party — the day after we moved our family of five into a new ...

We have always talked for hours on a nightly basis. Previously, he has gone quiet for a week or two at times. But now, ...

Many dog owners know the feeling. You sit down to enjoy your meal, and there it is. That familiar face, those pleading eyes, ...

I don’t want to offend anyone by implying their treats aren’t good enough for us, but I also don’t want food to go to waste.

People who have good manners at restaurants never order while talking on the phone simultaneously. It's considered rude to ...