They went to dinner with her husband’s colleague and his wife – who very rudely shut down a conversation with the letter ...

his mom didn’t send him with spending money, let alone send along some cookies or otherwise offer to contribute something to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: One of the highlights of our trip to Paris was an opera performance at the Palais Garnier. The opera, ...

With no ushers or signage available for guidance, we selected option C as the most sensible. This apparently was incorrect, ...

"Obviously, eating before the performance is an option, but dining quickly in a Paris restaurant is easier said than done." ...

Dear Miss Manners: One of the highlights of our trip to Paris was an opera performance at the Palais Garnier. The opera, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: One of the highlights of our Paris trip was an opera performance at the Palais Garnier. The opera, “Medee” by Cherubini, is in excess of four hours, with two brief intermissions. We ...

(They) wear dull colors and unattractive shoes and I have never commented on their attire. Yet every time they see me, they ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single ...

GENTLE READER: Group texts without prior consent are a violation and they must be stopped. They are not only confusing, what ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m in my late 70s and enjoy spending time with my adult children. My son-in-law drives a van, which is very hard for me to get into. I would prefer to take our car, which is ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m in my late 70s and enjoy spending time with my adult children. My son-in-law drives a van, which is very hard for me to get into. I would prefer to take our car, ...