GENTLE READER: You are asking for a lot of trouble on behalf of people who do not even trouble themselves to answer your ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I have the pleasure of hosting an annual holiday dinner for our family, and we believe that ...

It is always a little uncomfortable when friends talk to each other and wonder why one of them was invited on this day and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have an online shop and am able to keep a high rating due to reviews from customers who are, thankfully, very kind. It’s important to keep the highest rating, as that attracts ...

My friend says that is bad manners. I say the opposite ... your friend’s niece’s baby shower. But asking for permission beforehand is, generally, good form. Moreover, it can bring up the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter was recently part of a wedding party, acting as a flower girl for a relative of my ex-husband. My ex and I were still married when the bride asked for my permission ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend whom I very much treasured has ceased to be my friend. After 12 years of travel adventures, Saturday afternoons at markets, deep conversations over coffee, visiting ...

My friend says that is bad manners. I say the opposite ... your friend’s niece’s baby shower. But asking for permission beforehand is, generally, good form. Moreover, it can bring up the ...

If your erstwhile friend continues to demur, Miss Manners is afraid that you will have to accept the loss and move on. And then decide whether or not you want to avoid her at the grocery store.

My friend says that is bad manners. I say the opposite ... your friend’s niece’s baby shower. But asking for permission beforehand is, generally, good form. Moreover, it can bring up the ...

In emotionally charged situations like these, it’s good to have someone to help think through decisions, take notes or ask questions. Focusing on the task at hand — settling the estate ...