Miss Manners: Family demands my daughter cook Thanksgiving turkey despite 12-hour trip

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the fairness of asking someone to prepare and ...

Miss Manners: Can I invite some of my friends’ husbands to my holiday party, but not all?

I belong to a women’s club, and I have a lot of friends there, but I do not know many of their husbands. I intend to invite ...

Miss Manners: I’m constantly correcting people on how to say my name

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader who has spent decades navigating ...

Miss Manners: How do I handle family who ‘fact checks’ me while I’m in the middle of speaking?

GENTLE READER: There is no fighting with the internet. Miss Manners suggests you not even try. What you can do is stop ...

Miss Manners: It’s unlikely family is made uncomfortable by birthday cards with money inside

To be clear, Miss Manners has never liked sending money as a present. But the thought of a young child who has been used to ...

Miss Manners: My neighbor keeps inviting outsiders to our ladies’ nights out

GENTLE READER: It bothers you, Miss Manners is guessing, because these outings are a chance for the neighborhood ladies to bond and connect. If members of the group are going to invite just anyone, ...

Miss Manners: I think my brother gave me the Christmas gift from my mother’s casket

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the ethics of repurposing a stuffed black cat toy ...

Miss Manners: Are ‘do not reply’ emails the adult version of ‘I can’t hear you’?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when automated responses are acceptable and why ...

Miss Manners: I’m tired of my neighbor’s lack of consideration for my yard

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling neighbors who make changes to shared ...

Miss Manners: Should I pick up the meatball I dropped or leave it?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when a meatball rolls onto the floor during dinner ...

Miss Manners: Should I confront shoppers who leave their purses unattended?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the social obligations when witnessing potentially ...