Miss Manners: My father refuses to dress up for my wedding and it’s upsetting me

I feel like his refusal to wear a tux or tie demonstrates a lack of respect for what is, to me, a deeply important formal ...

Miss Manners: What should this diner do when they find restaurant bathrooms ‘too dirty to use?’

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or ...

Miss Manners: What do I tell the restaurant staff when the ladies’ room is too gross to use?

I have very high standards for restrooms in restaurants. I will leave if they’re too gross. How do I express my disgust to ...

Miss Manners: How can I respond with dignity when they whisper about my husband?

It is a simple matter to preserve your dignity with former victims of your husband’s crime who now wish to maintain their ...

Miss Manners: What’s the proper attire for musicians performing an afternoon concert?

For an afternoon event, tea-length (something that falls around midcalf) is expected for women in dressy day fabrics (silk, ...

Miss Manners: May I use my full height and stern voice to enforce elevator decorum?

I am a 6-foot man, and when I stick out my elbows, I pretty much fill the space between the doors. When the doors open, if I ...
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Miss Manners: Selfish dad makes daughter’s wedding all about him

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am getting married in a traditional church ceremony. My father, who will be giving me away, has refused ...

Miss Manners: One rude guest is driving away my grandmother’s friends

I gently hint that if someone is being rude, and the hostess does not ask them to be more mindful, then yes, people will stop ...