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Miss Manners: They all arrived early at the restaurant, and I find it suspicious Plus: Is it rude to say ‘excuse me’ to someone who’s delaying me?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I own a beachfront timeshare with two bedrooms, each with a full bath attached. ... namely, the common “Mr. and Mrs.” form and the “ladies first” idea.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My brother and I celebrated the birthday of a close friend with several others. The dinner was at a local restaurant, beginning at 5 p.m. (stated time). We had difficulty ...

Lennie James recently won a BAFTA for his leading role in the mini-series “Mr. Loverman,” and for good reason: His performance is as whole and mesmerizing a portrait as one sees on television.

Dear Miss Manners: I was invited to a baby shower, and the invitation included a link to an expensive registry. I happily RSVP’d, ordered a gift and put the date on my calendar.

Annecy 2025 brings major animation news as industry-shaping premieres and trends head stateside from the 'Cannes of Cartoons.' ...

Of course, outside of simply being good table manners, adopting habits centered around giving back, helping people, and engaging in small acts of kindness, even if it’s at your family dinner ...

Miss Manners herself once managed one carry-on bag to the Wagner festival at Bayreuth – encompassing 10 formal evenings – with one evening dress and a different look every night.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A young cousin of mine graduated from high school this spring and will be going to college in the fall. I asked his mother what celebrations they were planning; she responded ...

Dear Miss Manners: When nonprofits display lists of their donors, I’ve seen couples’ names written two ways. One way puts the female name first (e.g., Joan and James Smith) and the other puts ...