Dear Miss Manners: I attended my high school reunion about 10 years ago, and while standing in line at the buffet, a former classmate told me, “Gee, you look a lot better than you did in high school.” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am an aunt to a niece who is married with two sons. She’s always been somewhat naive about certain things. This last Christmas, she gave me a $25 gift card to a place where I get ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have an unusual first name. When I am introduced to a new acquaintance, often they will make a comment about it. Related Articles Miss Manners: If they’re trying to brighten my ...

Dear Miss Manners: I’ve dined with two different men lately — in nice restaurants, not at fast-food chains — and each of them pushed food onto his fork with his finger. I just don’t know how to handle ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I know this will probably sound trivial, but: Who should decide who gets the leftover birthday cake? Related Articles Miss Manners: My classmate’s compliment felt like a retroactive ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There was a 60-year member of our church who lived in our town all of her life, enjoying a 70-year marriage and raising four children here. In her 80s, she was widowed and lucky ...

Dear Miss Manners: I’ve dined with two different men lately — in nice restaurants, not at fast-food chains — and each of them pushed food onto his fork with his finger. I just don’t know how to handle ...

Dear Miss Manners: Our family is fortunate to have a beach house. The last couple years, we have allowed our boys, ages 15 and 13, to invite friends for a week to 10 days. The first year, we didn’t ...

Dear Miss Manners: My son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first child. I broke the happy news to my best friend by telling her she would soon receive an invitation from them to their baby ...