Over the years, I have noticed that at most live performances -- from professional concerts and operas to dance recitals and school plays -- the audience automatically gives a standing ovation at the ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to where to keep period products in a guest bathroom.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether a reader should give a standing ovation ...

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

As their parent, you have the obligation, in Miss Manners’ opinion, to tell them that you find this embarrassing. When they ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My two daughters (ages 23 and 34) are beautiful and talented women. They work hard and usually make me proud -- except on their birthdays.

GENTLE READER: No, you do not need to stand for a “meh” performance. But Miss Manners also knows that sometimes one has no choice, if one wants to see the curtain call. In that case, the enthusiasm ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Over the years, I have noticed that at most live performances — from professional concerts and operas to dance recitals and school plays — the audience automatically gives a ...

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

You were so kind to let us use the cabin. The area is beautiful and we were so happy to get away ...” Please send your ...

These are friends of mine, and I do want to entertain them, but I’m afraid I’ll be limiting them to barbecues in the future.

Why is it not considered rude to engage me in conversation against my will, but it is considered rude to tell people you don’t want to talk?” ...