(She) called me to tell me she was diabetic and couldn’t eat them. I felt her phone call was rude and unnecessary.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the delicate situation when well-intentioned ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I often hear someone say something along the lines of, “We politely ask that you refrain from ...” or “We ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I prepared some hand-dipped chocolate goodies and delivered them to a couple of ladies in my neighborhood.

Miss Manners recommends saying, “I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting me know” — and then tossing the conversation in ...

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 ...

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

I am a gentleman who strives to live a mannerly life. In that regard, when riding public transportation, I offer my seat to ladies who are standing. For your habit of yielding seats, Miss Manners ...

At the end of the concert, she asked my name and informed me that if I ever touched her again, she would call the police and ...

I would love to wear these pieces to a luncheon. The ring could pass for an engagement ring, but the sizable solitaire ...

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