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 ...

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.

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 ...

Miss Manners suggests you use your charm to comment favorably when your colleagues do especially good work. DEAR MISS MANNERS ...

She's concerned with how the cards are addressed. Miss Manners is concerned with maintaining a business-like relationship.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a 37-year-old woman who has never been engaged, married or had children. I’ll be graduating soon, and am not sure which title, Miss or Ms., to use for my graduation ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Many of my soon-to-be in-laws are upset that we don’t have a wedding registry, and also that they don’t have my phone number to complain. Related Articles.

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 sitting in an airline seat, you need not ask permission of the person behind you to recline your seat.Once permission to move is granted by the captain, you can recline, if ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My mother is a very sweet and kind grandmother to my 3-year-old girl. She always has gifts when we visit, asks for new pictures and is very invested in my daughter’s life.