"it’s thoughtless of you to dump your hurt feelings on me just before I’m supposed to give my daughter away in matrimony.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When sharing stories, anecdotes or facts in conversation, I usually cite my source. For example, I might say, “I recently read an op-ed in (newspaper) by (author) where they said ..

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am 70 years old, and have had a cordial, if not close, relationship with my 58-year-old brother all our ...

A father-of-the-bride’s thoughtless text to his sister sets off a chilly chain reaction; a well-read conversationalist is ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin suggests a clever response for a blind individual to use when ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a casual acquaintance whom I see regularly and have a high opinion of. This individual asked me to ...

Letter writer wants to talk about movies without offending friends with different tastes. Dear Miss Manners: How do I talk about my preferences for the art I consume without demeaning others’ tastes ...

With hectic work, academic and sports schedules, many families are lucky if they can eat dinner at the same time, let alone while sitting down together with plates and silverware.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son is engaged to a lovely young ... The problem is that I don’t think they can afford a wedding. I know from my son, and from having met them, that the bride’s parents ...

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 ...