At a bowling party for my 40th birthday, my dad brought his girlfriend. It didn’t take her long to try to take over the whole ...

When I had my hair done, the stylist and her assistant spent the entire time talking over my head. There was no way I could ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin is asked how to get a young couple to send a "thank you" note.

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

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).

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I, along with a friend, purchased hard-to-get opera tickets. We’ve looked forward to ...

I, too, was young once. GENTLE READER: Who says that it belongs to the student? You may not be their only customer. Miss Manners suggests that you indeed return the garment with the note saying it ...

I, too, was young once. GENTLE READER: Who says that it belongs to the student? You may not be their only customer. Miss Manners suggests that you indeed return the garment with the note saying it ...

I, too, was young once. GENTLE READER: Who says that it belongs to the student? You may not be their only customer. Miss Manners suggests that you indeed return the garment with the note saying it ...

Is there a better way to handle this? I, too, was young once. Who says that it belongs to the student? You may not be their only customer. Miss Manners suggests that you indeed return the garment ...

Dear Miss Manners: I have a good friend who is the polar opposite of me on politics, religion and almost every other subject. We are cognizant of these differences, and refrain from debate or ...

I prepared the obituary and posted an announcement on Facebook. For days, I heard from friends and family offering ...