The well-wisher used the date of her first marriage, not the second (which has lasted 30 years). Was it deliberate?

Unfortunately, your “prettier side” usually involves awkward face-to-face eye contact. Miss Manners therefore requires turning one’s back — while also showing one’s profile and expressing thanks and ...

We live in an era where the social fabric has thinned significantly. The clubs, civic organizations and community events that ...

A writer who received a prestigious award is struggling with backhanded compliments related to their age and seeks advice on responding politely.

But here we are. If you can politely tell her that you think the party might be awkward for her — or better yet, have your best friend do it — that would be a first step. If she shows up anyway, you ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when someone doubts a reader's own wedding date.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A family member sent me a “happy anniversary” message; however, it was on the date of my first marriage, not my second (which has now lasted 30 years). She attended both weddings.