Carolyn Rothermel taught two levels of “Mind Your Manners” programs, one for first- and second-graders and another for third-, fourth- and fifth-graders.

Is there a way to respond to such a request, which I consider excessive and inappropriate, if it happens again?

Upon receiving the invite, I offered to bring a couple of homemade pies. The hosts replied that they would instead like me to ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a divorced woman with no nearby family, so I am often invited to the homes of various close friends on holidays. Last year, I was invited to a Thanksgiving with about 30 people ...

Saying “please” transforms a demand into a request. “It acknowledges someone's choice of participation in something, and the ...

Let’s be honest, apologies are hard. Not because we don’t make mistakes (if anything, we’re experts at those) but because saying “I’m sorry” is a delicate art. There are social protocols, hidden traps ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to reader criticized by coworkers for holding an ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been given a gift of immeasurable proportions: the gift of having my life saved by many nurses and doctors after my cancer diagnosis. I want to show my gratitude to these ...

Miss Manners: What is the proper way eat a large sushi roll without gagging? Miss Manners: They mistake me for this other person, then act like I’m trying to trick them Miss Manners: I got stuck with ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A group of six longtime friends planned a get-together at my house including snacks and games. Miss Manners: Is it rude to ignore a friend’s annoying text? Miss Manners: I got stuck ...

In our ongoing efforts to preserve the safety, beauty, and overall quality of life in our community, the City of Meadowlakes would like to remind all residents and visitors of several important ...