Miss Manners points out, "Perhaps the safety of protecting your pants from spills is prioritized over cup-lip hygiene." ...

To be clear, Miss Manners does not condone the practice. But if you are squeamish, she would suggest that you not look too ...

I am writing this on a flight to Dallas after the flight attendant just served my soft drink. Is it just me, or are other ...

To be clear, Miss Manners does not condone the practice. But if you are squeamish, she would suggest that you not look too ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to airline beverage etiquette after a passenger ...

I wanted to refuse my drink as a matter of principle, but the pretzels they previously served were calling my name.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After commuting to the same job for 15 years, 15 minutes from my home, last winter I took a better job an ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I flew to the home of a friend to help her with a project as a favor. She has two cats, and unfortunately, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at dinner with two friends, and one shared the terrible news that her beloved dog had been diagnosed ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I flew to the home of a friend to help her with a project as a favor. She has two cats, and unfortunately, ...

Miss Manners understands your regret, but it is fortunate that you merely froze, rather than taking up the offensive stance.

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?