GENTLE READER: No, you do not need to stand for a “meh” performance. But Miss Manners also knows that sometimes one has no ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Over the years, I have noticed that at most live performances -- from professional concerts and operas to ...

I usually say simply, “What a nice surprise,” but I am then left to shuffle place cards, add settings (often unmatched) and ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin gives a polite way to respond after a reader is asked about a ...

We cut our stay short due to the terrible odor, primitive accommodations and insufficient space and privately vowed to never ...

This volunteer then blocked my way and cornered me. She went on a yelling, screaming rant, saying that I hadn’t left my ...

Why is it not considered rude to engage me in conversation against my will, but it IS considered rude to tell people you ...

I, like you, was raised to be polite. “Ma’am” and “sir” were my normal ways of addressing people. It has been difficult to ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am getting married in a traditional church ceremony. My father, who will be giving me away, has refused ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am getting married in a traditional church ceremony. My father, who will be giving me away, has refused ...

On our wedding website, and when asked in person, we said, “No gifts, please” (we have plenty of stuff!), but we also ...