But Miss Manners does not see why this should ruin your night. Set her a place at the table. After dinner, she can sit with the rest of the family while you go about your evening. If she is still ...

Apparently, we've drawn attention by not bidding at the charity auction.

But Miss Manners does not see why this should ruin your night. Set her a place at the table. After dinner, she can sit with the rest of the family while you go about your evening. If she is still ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two years ago, I introduced my close, longtime friend, Nora, to Lauren, an acquaintance whose husband is my husband’s boss. To my delight, they hit it off -- so much so that a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: People often ask if I am an artist. I think it is because of the offbeat way that I dress: no paint spatters, but oversized glasses, angled haircuts, quirky shoes, etc.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What are some polite, humble alternatives to “I may be wrong, but ...”? I find myself increasingly defaulting to this phrase when, as far as I can tell, I’m not wrong.

Dear Miss Manners: I am currently staying with a family friend and her husband for a few days while visiting my hometown. The husband clearly isn’t happy with me staying here, so I have not ...

Dear Miss Manners: We have friends who seem to think every little milestone should be celebrated like a small wedding. They hold celebrations and attach a wish list, sometimes with hundreds of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been to several weddings over the last few years, and I’ve noticed a trend. Do the groomsmen have no responsibilities to the bride and groom before, during or after the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I saw a theatrical production that was written by, and starred, a friend of a friend. This person used to live in our city. Our mutual friend suggested we convey ...

Browsing Footprints in Time, the memoirs of Winston Churchill’s longtime private secretary, John Colville, I found a tale from 80 years ago with a lesson for American public life today.