Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...

Is there a polite way to say, “Can’t talk now! Gotta go to the bathroom! Please don’t be offended” without coming right out and saying that?

GENTLE READER: Texts are not letters -- they are not even emails -- so while Miss Manners has not seen what your sister is ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After a meal at a restaurant, my mother is in the habit of vigorously rubbing both of her hands with one ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After a meal at a restaurant, my mother is in the habit of vigorously rubbing both of her hands with one ...

I’ve had a visitor who looks aghast and murmurs something to the effect of, “I didn’t think it would be so expensive.” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work for a small, family-run restaurant. The owner is from Ukraine. She is fluent in English, but speaks with a notable accent. I am from the area the restaurant is located in, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am on a team in an adult sports league. At the end of the season, the team decided to have a party. One of the members volunteered to host it, but then decided to invite other ...

Miss Manners is aware that this approach puts the focus on scheduling, not etiquette. But it will make the point that your ...

GENTLE READER: Although the studio is adjacent to your home, you keep it separate for a reason (less paint in the yogurt).

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a play at a theater that had just one single-stall ladies’ room. When I was finished using the facilities, I opened the door and faced a woman standing squarely in my way ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A group of six longtime friends planned a get-together at my house including snacks and games. One friend showed up very clearly ill, with a red, runny nose and a pack of tissues, ...