Jane Austen’s novels are read all over the globe, and adaptations of her works have graced both film and TV screens. Although ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?

GENTLE READER: Your confidence that you are not required to reciprocate in your apartment, though technically correct, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A pair of neighbors hosted my wife and me for an impromptu dinner, to which we contributed a nice salad.

The sign at the health clinic I visit regularly says tipping the valet is not required — so I don’t. But one day, the valet ...

Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I moved to a new area and adopted a large dog from a shelter. Large dogs were common where I grew up, and while some people didn’t care for dogs, very few people were scared ...

MANILA, Philippines — The victorious queens of Miss World Philippines 2024 each showed off different kinds of pageant walks during a recent visit to Philstar.com's office. Miss World Philippines ...

She’s been with her partner for almost a decade, and when his brother proposed to his partner of 3 years she didn’t take it well. Dear Miss Manners: I am marrying a lovely man after three ...

I prefer not to set out spoons in order to save on the volume of dishwashing ... You are making trouble for Miss Manners. In a world besmirched by incivility, many people believe that etiquette ...