Miss Manners: I tried to return a gift to my friend, but she gave it back to me

Two years ago, a friend and I met for lunch and to celebrate our birthdays. She presented me with a card that featured a ...

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: Who should be responsible for cooking the Thanksgiving turkey?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the etiquette for who cooks the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? We have family members who requested that our daughter cook and bring the turkey -- after she makes a 12-hour ...

Miss Manners: If I only invite some of my friends’ spouses to my party, will I suffer backlash?

The per person cost for this party will be high, and if I invite all spouses, I could end up spending a lot of money on these ...

Miss Manners: Choosing a weird name for your kid may burden them with lifetime of having to explain, correct

Some people are committed to originality. But is the fun you have coming up with an odd name worth the work the child will ...

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: 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 ...