DEAR MISS MANNERS: Last summer, I attended a barbecue with my husband’s co-workers and their families. I was introduced to a co-worker’s wife, who was wearing a T-shirt commemorating her close ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I travel frequently, and I have noticed that airports are reducing the number of seats at the gates. I will arrive at the gate more than an hour before boarding, only to find ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do I kindly tell my sister that her son’s texts to the family are annoying? He’s 14, and his texts and phone etiquette leave us scratching our heads. He doesn’t ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a member of several organizations ... As this will likely be occurring while the waiter is walking you to the table, your friend will immediately understand the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a member of several organizations ... As this will likely be occurring while the waiter is walking you to the table, your friend will immediately understand the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Whether at home, at another person’s house or in a restaurant, what does one do when food from one’s plate drops on the table? GENTLE READER: Although she is inclined to ...

Miss Manners: Is it still considered good manners to wait to eat until everyone is served? 8: The cluster of younger people at the next table were looking for a show, and she gave them one.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had invited a group of friends and family to my home for Christmas dinner and a celebration: six adults and two young children. The problem was with one guest, who had been ...

Dear Miss Manners: I had invited a group of friends and family to my home for Christmas dinner and a celebration: six adults and two young children. The problem was with one guest, who had been ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How should I best phrase a request for guests to let me know about any accommodations they might need when planning a mid-to-large party? Examples might include dietary ...

Dear Miss Manners: I grew up in an era where it was customary to enclose a personal check in a greeting card as a gift. This worked for celebrations attended in person, and also when the card and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a co-worker who sneezes a lot. When she does, someone is always quick to say “God bless you!” I did not grow up being taught to say this, or anything else ...