A teacher I have worked with for the last 13 years is retiring at the end of the school year. Teachers have been asked to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I was growing up, my mother was adamant that I learn proper manners, especially at the dinner table. Bad table manners were my mother’s pet peeve, and they became mine, as well ...

When is it appropriate to break off all the holiday traveling and make our own traditions, while still acknowledging our ...

What is the etiquette for commenting on someone’s weight? It is a close friend and neighbor who is stout, but not obese.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When a relative suffered a sudden death recently, his friends quickly took the liberty of organizing a celebration of his life. Then the coroner said he died of heart failure caused ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: One of my novels received a prestigious award. Upon learning this from a mutual friend, an acquaintance approached me and said, “Congratulations, but what a shame this didn’t happen ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend and I have gotten together regularly for the past year, but now, due to work and family circumstances, I’ve had to see her less often. This week, we made tentative plans to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I started attending weekly sessions designed to help with weight loss. I am the only man in the class, and the other members are unfailingly polite and pleasant -- save one. One ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When a relative suffered a sudden death recently, his friends quickly took the liberty of organizing a celebration of his life. Then the coroner said he died of heart failure caused ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We were informed of a friend’s daughter’s wedding plans recently, and were surprised when the formal invitation stated “black tie optional.” Related Articles Miss Manners: I told a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I have a large, lovely home, and even though it can be a lot of work and some expense, we love to host parties for friends a few times a year. Nothing over-the-top or ...