The family members feel entitled to swan in and out, talk with each other and with her ... all while she works to prepare ...

GENTLE READER: It is to our credit, Miss Manners believes, that Americans have an awkward relationship with those who serve ...

However well-meaning this family is, Miss Manners can understand that it creates a nuisance for your daughter, who is trying ...

A parent wants to help their private chef daughter find a way to tune out distracting clients while she cooks.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Do I have to host my in-laws for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? We all rotate who hosts, and it is ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who is bothered by unhelpful advice from ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who was annoyed by loud children while ...

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

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was dining solo, and a family with two small children was seated in my section. One toddler decided to treat the restaurant to prolonged, high-pitched shrieks. I didn’t want to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Do I have to host my in-laws for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? We all rotate who hosts, and it is ...

GENTLE READER: The phrase you want is “How nice FOR you,” with the emphasis on the “for.” Repeat as necessary. Please send ...