I’m well aware that, yes, I could in fact begin eating, but I’m intentionally choosing to wait out of consideration.

GENTLE READER: A polite way would be to say, “Thank you; I will in just a moment.” Miss Manners agrees with you that it is ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My home has an open floor plan with the kitchen, living room and dining area all combined. This leads to ...

However, it seems like other folks never got this same lesson. I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look ...

Dear Miss Manners: My home has an open floor plan with the kitchen, living room and dining area all combined. This leads to guests meandering through the kitchen area while we’re preparing food.

Some crimes she has committed include holding the event on a Thursday and requesting that guests RSVP using a QR code ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My 30-year-old cousin is getting married, and my relatives believe she is doing everything wrong. In fact, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I purchased a new home -- hooray! It’s only 12 minutes down the road from where we ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My 30-year-old cousin is getting married, and my relatives believe she is doing everything wrong. In fact, a growing list of the bride-to-be’s “inappropriate” wedding choices has ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My 30-year-old cousin is getting married, and my relatives believe she is doing everything wrong. In fact, ...