It will make me think twice next time I try to be thoughtful. This friend certainly won’t see goodies from me again.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party — the day after we moved our family of five into a new ...

The guests were polite, but did not help us unpack, except for my brother, who helped me with my daughter’s bed.

GENTLE READER: The correct form is, “We respectfully ask (or decline),” which Miss Manners would normally agree is silly, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a gentleman who strives to live a mannerly life. In that regard, when riding public transportation, I ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to how to approach someone who files their nails ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a gentleman who strives to live a mannerly life. In that regard, when riding public transportation, I ...

GENTLE READER: Then please just order your food. Miss Manners reminds you that the waitress is not a menu item of whom you ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...

Dear Miss Manners: A very long time ago, my husband and I were invited to dinner at a restaurant by a colleague of his. I had ...

I don’t want to offend anyone by implying their treats aren’t good enough for us, but I also don’t want food to go to waste.

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