Miss Manners is grateful for anything that stops people from becoming belligerent, which is what she gathers you mean by ...

Dear Miss Manners: My husband and I have joined a fitness club. The policy of the gym is that members do not talk on their ...

Surely anyone who is friendly with your daughter will wish her well without being prompted by mail. And if you say or write ...

Tracy is immature for her age (early 20s), is very negative and critical, and she frequently interrupts to steer ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When hosting a cocktail hour, how does the hostess gracefully navigate the quantity of food served? For example, if the cheese platter is reduced to a few bites, should the ...

Dear Eric: I’m part of a group that meets up on a regular basis to engage in a hobby. These gatherings have been a great refuge for me. We have enjoyable, interesting conversations and a great ...

What do you do when a friend brings their rude adult child to your group—and when your brother drains your aging mother?

Going into your meetings with the thought “Tracy is doing her best and Rose is doing what she thinks is best” puts you in a different mindset than the thought “Tracy’s bad manners ruin my ...