Eventually, the conversation becomes more animated than I can keep up with, as voices get a bit louder and arguments a little ...

GENTLE READER: Next time the cousin proposes a get-together, give an equally vague response: “That would be great.” Breaking ...

Host who doesn’t drink wants to start cleaning up when husband and guests start getting drunk during dinner parties.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I hosted a longtime friend of mine for 10 days at our home. She had told me she enjoys ...

GENTLE READER: You may be right that your relative’s comment is a subtle complaint at the suspension of gifts, but if so, it ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: About two years ago, I completely and successfully left all social media behind. I also limited my texting to essential information. It has been largely a wonderful change in my ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a number of friends I regularly meet for meals out, as well as for friends’ birthdays. We’ve been friends for going on 40 years and first began socializing after ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a new acquaintance with whom I share a couple of interests and group activities.She seems quite lonely. It’s clear she would like to be closer friends, and she reaches ...

Dear Miss Manners: My mother is a very sweet and kind grandmother to my 3-year-old girl. She always has gifts when we visit, asks for new pictures and is very invested in my daughter’s life ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: To prevent party guests from driving impaired, I came up with a fun game using a $21 breathalyzer I bought ...