Brother had placed a stuffed animal in their mother’s casket and then somehow gave it to the letter writer for Christmas.

When my mother passed away some years ago, my brother and his wife placed a stuffed black cat toy in her casket. My mother had owned several black cats. Months later, I was opening a Christmas gift ...

To be clear, Miss Manners has never liked sending money as a present. But the thought of a young child who has been used to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A few months ago, I met a man on a singles website and we began dating. Things seemed to be progressing nicely between us until he blurted out that he was married. Miss Manners: ...

Miss Manners: My online photo ban draws a confounded response Miss Manners: I think it’s hurtful to ban children from weddings. Our pediatrician agrees. Miss Manners: My grandson calls this woman ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A group of six longtime friends planned a get-together at my house including snacks and games. Miss Manners: Is it wrong to warn a foolish stranger about theft risks? Miss Manners: ...

I do not post on social media. I do not want my life, in words nor photos, posted. I get looks like I’m from another planet.

I discovered a batch of pruned vines in my backyard. I think it’s rude of the neighbors to toss the mess over the fence.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A few of my cousins have gotten married recently, and they requested that no children attend their ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a number of food allergies. I can manage them when dining at home, and even in some restaurants, where I can choose what I can handle and request “leave-outs.” But dining at ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A group of six longtime friends planned a get-together at my house including snacks and games. Miss Manners: I refuse to be part of their Christmas list ritual Miss Manners: Is it ...