DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names ...

No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.

Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...

Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?

Dear Miss Manners: A pair of neighbors hosted my wife and me for an impromptu dinner, to which we contributed a nice salad.

The sign at the health clinic I visit regularly says tipping the valet is not required — so I don’t. But one day, the valet ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I, along with a friend, purchased hard-to-get opera tickets. We’ve looked forward to ...

Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin is asked how to get a young couple to send a "thank you" note.

My friend started a new charity and is asking her circle for donations. But I choose the causes I support carefully and her’s ...

However, we just learned that our companion intends to bring her extremely unruly “comfort” poodle -- not only to the opera, ...

I have a number of friends I regularly meet for meals out, as well as for friends’ birthdays. We’ve been friends for going on ...