Mallah, a trauma surgeon at MUSC, had just started a 24-hour shift when he got a page about a patient inbound from Colleton ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My family enjoys hosting casual open house-type parties. Whoever wants to stop by can do so at their ...

You can always repeat a greeting to make sure the person heard, but Miss Manners cautions that with more casual acquaintances ...

How can I politely invite someone to my home but also indicate that they should not bring their friends or family with them?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the rule on inviting someone to accompany you to a play that’s close to being sold out, and they ...

That would indeed stretch the food. But assuming they are separate: ...

Miss Manners suggests you try spontaneity and not overthink the situation. If you happen to make eye contact, a shy, endearing smile is fine. But if they do not return your gaze, keep it moving.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my children were growing up, we were close friends with another family. Both families taught the children old-fashioned respect for their elders and expected them to call ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to if it is rude to ask if family members can join a barbecue invitation.

The New York Knicks have requested permission to interview several NBA head coaches who are under contract with other teams, but two of the most decorated in the league were not among the group.

Miss Manners: My husband’s business is too informal with clients Miss Manners: My husband’s cousin keeps canceling our lunch plans Miss Manners: I’m the only sober one at my own dinner parties ...

"I’d like to include a token of my gratitude ... but have no idea what, since this person is a stranger to me." ...