Dear Miss Manners: How can I politely turn down a date request?

Rather, when that time comes, you will probably have to call around to non-responders to find out. And if they say they are ...

Why You're Missing Waves And What To Do About It

There are many reasons why you're missing waves – and choosing the right conditions may be a simple fix. If you're early in ...
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Miss Manners: Etiquette does not care how your house is laid out

GENTLE READER: This may come as a shock, but etiquette does not care how your house is laid out (or whether or not you have a ...

Miss Manners: I ran into coworkers at a music festival and I wasn’t exactly dressed in business attire

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a music festival, where I wore pasties instead of a top. While there, I actually ran into a ...

Miss Manners: Who has the right of way in an awkward bathroom standoff?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the proper protocol for restroom doorway encounters and when to make exceptions.

Miss Manners: I want to entertain, but my space is small; what rooms am I required have for guests?

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 ...

Miss Manners: We want to turn our living room into a playroom for our child

GENTLE READER: This may come as a shock, but etiquette does not care how your house is laid out (or whether or not you have a ...

Miss Manners: My co-workers all saw me scantily clad at a music festival; how do I face them?

GENTLE READER: Let them have their laughs. Presumably you followed the festival directive: Scantily clad for maximum airflow.

Miss Manners: New homeowner questions etiquette of an unusual room use plan

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

Miss Manners: Would it be rude for us to entertain guests in our kitchen?

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...
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Miss Manners: Who has the right of way when using the restroom?

GENTLE READER: The person leaving the facilities is usually allowed to exit first. But if the other person’s bathroom needs ...

Miss Manners: What rooms does etiquette require me to have in my home?

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at missmanners.com, by email to [email protected], or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, ...