When called “Bob,” I often feign surprise and say, “Oh! Do I know you personally?” When they say no, I reply, “When you ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a dinner party at our home, my husband left the table momentarily, and a guest picked up his mug of ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who has a question about a mistake they ...

GENTLE READER: It is to our credit, Miss Manners believes, that Americans have an awkward relationship with those who serve ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was traveling with my granddaughter and a group of other grandparents and kids. The trip included some ...

She has a job cooking for a family of four. They appreciate her food, are not too terribly picky, and pay better than her former thankless jobs in “hospitality.” The problem is that their kitchen is ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who is bothered by unhelpful advice from ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was dining solo, and a family with two small children was seated in my section. One toddler decided to treat the restaurant to prolonged, high-pitched shrieks. I didn’t want to ...