I have received compliments on the display. My sister commented that it looks like Santa threw up on my mantel.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: An acquaintance from church asked if I had any holiday plans. I mentioned that I was spending a couple of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I subscribe to the belief that, at a sit-down meal, it’s correct to wait until all guests have received their food before you begin to eat. Miss Manners: Can I tell them I plan to ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am proud of my mantel Christmas display. I have a number of rustic Santa Claus figurines, and I wrap ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My 30-year-old cousin is getting married, and my relatives believe she is doing everything wrong. Miss Manners: Can I tell them I plan to get rid of their gift? Miss Manners: That ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two years ago, a friend and I met for lunch and to celebrate our birthdays. Related Articles Miss Manners: My friend’s new partner is getting a reputation as a difficult guest Miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I have taken our grown children, their children and friends on several nice vacations. We planned another trip to surprise them at Christmas. Miss Manners: I thought ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a divorced woman with no nearby family, so I am often invited to the homes of various close friends on holidays. Last year, I was invited to a Thanksgiving with about 30 people ...

A host wants to stop a guest from taking over her kitchen to prepare a potluck bite; a reader is annoyed by a dinner ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the polite way to eat large sushi rolls? Sometimes they’re too big to comfortably eat whole without gagging! GENTLE READER: Dissect them. Miss Manners does not usually ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I used to love hosting dinner parties, bringing friends together for good food and lively conversation.

It’s awkward to say no to a kid selling stuff when your employer is their parent. Dear Miss Manners: What do you think about ...