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In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the age-old question of whether using fingers or ...

Many of my husband's family members “liked” the digital invitation, but did not specifically respond as to whether or not ...

So while Miss Manners understands your annoyance, she suggests an alternative to silence that is still not snippy: “Oh, I am ...

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 hour away. My body refuses to adjust to this new reality. Even though I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been given a gift of immeasurable proportions: the gift of having my life saved by many nurses and doctors after my cancer diagnosis. I want to show my gratitude to these ...

I lifted pastry to lips using my fingers and held each successively smaller remainder until all was consumed.” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I have a close, loving relationship with my sister and her husband, despite living hundreds of miles apart. We speak frequently and make several overnight visits to each ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been given a gift of immeasurable proportions: the gift of having my life saved by many nurses and doctors after my cancer diagnosis. I want to show my gratitude to these ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have several nieces and nephews I adore. While they were growing up, I always sent a birthday card, even if there was no family birthday celebration. I would add a check for a ...

GENTLE READER: When they first appeared, Miss Manners was assured that electronic invitations would be such an improvement ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I occasionally enjoy having lunch at a restaurant with a group of longtime friends. All is well until the time comes when they want to take a group photo, which, of course, gets ...