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

The unfortunate requirement of saying “Hey!” to get the attention of a certain nonhuman helper has led to the widespread ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife has a terminal illness and ... Last week, she dropped off three new hardback books — which my wife cannot hold, due to her weakened condition. Earlier this week ...

Last week, she dropped off three new hardback books ... mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.) Asking Eric: Curated guest list keeps creepy ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve always tipped restaurant servers, hairdressers, pizza delivery drivers and manicurists, of course, understanding that most of these positions do not pay very well and the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife has a terminal illness and ... Last week, she dropped off three new hardback books -- which my wife cannot hold, due to her weakened condition. Earlier this week ...

Dear Miss Manners: When I take my sons to the pediatrician or call to make an appointment, the receptionist or nurse always ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it appropriate for my daughter-in-law to say to me, “Why don’t you ask us what we want, rather than just getting something that we may not want or use?” I was offended ...

GENTLE READER: Decent people do not, as you said, admonish people directly. Nor do they go looking for trouble. If the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A close friend planned to throw a ... I initially declined to attend, but when her guest list grew too large for her planned venue, I agreed to allow her to use my larger ...

Are customs changing so much that your plumber now expects a tip? Getty Images. DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve always tipped restaurant servers, hairdressers, pizza delivery drivers and manicurists ...