Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...

No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.

She plans to bring her annoying poodle to dinner and the opera. Her friends want to bow out. Dear Miss Manners: My husband ...

Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?

I live near a university and pay students to do my laundry. Recently I found some expensive-looking and risqué underwear that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

GENTLE READER: Your confidence that you are not required to reciprocate in your apartment, though technically correct, ...

Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Because of a chronic illness, I have to go to a clinic in an urban setting three to four times per week.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I, along with a friend, purchased hard-to-get opera tickets. We’ve looked forward to ...

In any case, and despite those who want their names on buildings, donations can be a private matter. You can merely commend ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper way to eat pitted cherries? Cutting them up to remove the pits seems excessive, but ...