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

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

GENTLE READER: The correct form is, “We respectfully ask (or decline),” which Miss Manners would normally agree is silly, ...

So the short answer is: Keep offering seats to ladies if you don’t mind standing; if you do mind, then stay seated. Dear Miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a gentleman who strives to live a mannerly life. In that regard, when riding public transportation, I ...

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

Even if Miss Manners had inherited the crown jewels, she, like your grandmother, would never wear them during the day. But ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a gentleman who strives to live a mannerly life. In that regard, when riding public transportation, I ...

Dear Miss Manners: I live in a place where many cultures and nationalities abound. When I was at a restaurant with friends ...

The guests were polite, but did not help us unpack, except for my brother, who helped me with my daughter’s bed.

GENTLE READER: Tapped her on the shoulder, not the knee. No, wait. You should not be touching strangers at all, unless you ...

I would love to wear these pieces to a luncheon. The ring could pass for an engagement ring, but the sizable solitaire ...