They say that the best table manners are those that no one notices. That is, they manifest themselves in a relaxed and ...

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One of her standard jabs is to bring me a gift with an insult attached. How does a polite person respond to repeated insults ...

Miss Manners is certain that your heartfelt gratitude, in the form of a gracious and appreciative handwritten letter, will be ...

Best of Miss Manners: My mother’s boyfriend wants a baby to hold, so he says I should have more kids. Published: Jul. 02, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Miss Manners suggests you try spontaneity and not overthink the situation. If you happen to make eye contact, a shy, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a preteen, I was told by someone that it was rude to eat one food on my plate at a time — that I was supposed to move around my plate, eating bites of each item in succession.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am at a loss: My best friend has asked me to officiate her wedding to a guy I can’t stand. I’m not sure if I should tell her the truth or try to get out of it another way.