When the phone rings and I begin talking, my co-workers do not decrease the volume of their own conversations (which are not ...

I feel that if I give in and begin ignoring people on the street, I will be allowing the rudeness of others to force me into ...

GENTLE READER: Your solution is clever, if a bit devious and indirect. If you want to be more forthright -- or if you tire of ...

I would be somewhat insulted to be addressed as “Mrs. Husband’s Name.” Should I bring up the subject with her?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: While acknowledging gratitude for being invited to quite a few social events, how do I decline an invitation that I have little interest in attending? (Yes, I gladly attend special ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I accompanied my wife to the funeral of a former co-worker. Afterward, at an informal reception, my wife was chatting up a man I recognized from high school debate competitions 50 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors. A few of the ladies in my cul-de-sac have become close: looking out for each other, picking up delivered packages if they’re ...

When the phone rings and I begin talking, my co-workers do not decrease the volume of their own conversations and do not leave the room.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work at a nonprofit that prides itself on being all-volunteer, with no boss. Decisions are made at ...

Colleagues and strangers continuously ask me why I am not married, as if there is something seriously wrong with that.