Dear Miss Manners: We have a close friend who gives gifts we are not wild about, but display anyway. If she does not see her ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am proud of my mantel Christmas display. I have a number of rustic Santa Claus figurines, and I wrap ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am female, and I have a male friend who likes to flirt with other women when we go out for dinner or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We went to breakfast this morning, four people total, and I informed the waitress beforehand that we’d ...

Dear Miss Manners: How does one handle being offered alcohol when you choose not to drink? I got a DUI 2 years ago, and I ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes when I receive an invitation to an event, the sender writes “By Hand” in the lower right-hand corner of the envelope. Obviously, this means that they delivered the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve encountered a lot of fuss about the pervasiveness of the nonapology: e.g., “I’m sorry you’re so sensitive” or “I’m sorry you feel that way.” But what is one to say to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve encountered a lot of fuss about the pervasiveness of the non-apology: e.g., “I’m sorry you’re so sensitive” or “I’m sorry you feel that way.” Miss Manners: I lied about why I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve encountered a lot of fuss about the pervasiveness of the nonapology: e.g., “I’m sorry you’re so sensitive” or “I’m sorry you feel that way.” But what is one to say to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve encountered a lot of fuss about the pervasiveness of the nonapology: e.g., “I’m sorry you’re so sensitive” or “I’m sorry you feel that way.” But what is one to say to ...

The most important element of gift-giving — or receiving — according to that great doyenne of etiquette Emily Post is — to focus on the recipient’s enjoyment and to show sincere gratitude. “Gifting is ...