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

I grew up believing that a standing ovation was an expression of appreciation for a truly extraordinary performance.

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

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

Miss Manners assures you that you are not being impolite if, after one or two short responses, you find something to do that ...

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?” ...

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

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a couple upset that many wedding attendees arrived ...

I can't imagine showing up empty-handed to any party, much less a wedding, not even taking the time to write a basic ...

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

We truly and absolutely do not want gifts, but is it wrong to want people to take five minutes to write a card?

Perhaps, however, she can ease your mind by offering some reasonable explanations: Some people do not wish to make a donation ...