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

GENTLE READER: Yes: Go to your younger daughter’s for Thanksgiving on Thursday, and tell her you would be delighted to plan another visit. Your Friday Thanksgivings were kindly done for your ...

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 ...

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

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

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: I’ve received several invitations to large, planned events via group text. Whether for a retirement party, bridal shower or anniversary celebration, each message included the image ...

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: 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 ...

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.

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