I’ve spent the last six Mother’s Day weekends running around to four different lunches or dinners to celebrate the other ...

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Where should I park my shopping cart while browsing a grocery section and/or reading ingredient labels? I park my cart in the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When did people become so insecure that they take offense at pretty much everything? I’ve noticed a huge shift. Compliments given by strangers are now considered an insult or an ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I was growing up, my mother was adamant that I learn proper manners, especially at the dinner table. Bad table manners were my mother's pet peeve, and they became mine, as well ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Now that I am in my dotage, my hearing is failing. I had an examination and got hearing aids, and now I want to share with you how wonderful they are in many ways. One way, in ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I was growing up, it wasn’t unusual to see a woman lunching alone at a restaurant, all decked out in hat and gloves. Miss Manners: It’s weird that my friends won’t give me a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We need major publicity to get across a matter of etiquette for concert and theater attendees: WAIT UNTIL THE CURTAIN CALL IS OVER AND EVERYONE HAS HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE THEIR BOWS ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When should one respond to an RSVP request if not planning to attend? I have been sending regrets for small (less than 20 people) group invitations, but am not sure what is expected ...