In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling unwanted gifts from a needy friend.

The niece’s frank response, however, was rude. Miss Manners will therefore sign off on your not attending her baby shower or ...

There's a whole lot of who got what for whom, and who makes more money, etc., in this letter. Miss Manners sets it straight.

The niece/bride is an attorney, her husband is a social media influencer, and they are worth millions. They live in a million ...

We were very generous when this millionaire couple got married. But when it was their turn to return the favor, they gave ...

The niece’s frank response, however, was rude. Miss Manners will therefore sign off on your not attending her baby shower or ...

She is a sweet lady, but needy. So, when she visits, we take down art we enjoy and put up the cat-in-the-bathtub picture.

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at missmanners.com, by email to [email protected], or through postal mail ...

In 2023, I gave my husband’s niece a lovely wedding shower at a restaurant. It included lunch and mimosas. The luncheon was ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a family dispute over gift-giving obligations ...

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 ...

Miss Manners suggests you continue to acknowledge what they believe to be a compliment and stop answering when they get intrusive (or even before). Eventually the novelty of you looking fit will wear ...