GENTLE READER: It is when whole front rows are saved at the middle school play that Miss Manners declares rudeness. Her made-up but reasonable-sounding rule is this: No more than one seat saved ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am wondering if it would be crass or in poor taste to give a new widow a thoughtful sympathy card with ...

Even if Miss Manners had inherited the crown jewels, she, like your grandmother, would never wear them during the day. But ...

Miss Manners: Is it rude to save seats at an informal event? Letter writer felt uncomfortable after a woman and her family disregarded her saved seats and sat in them anyway.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What exactly are the rules for saving seats at an informal event where seats are not assigned? When I was invited to my nephew’s martial arts presentation, I arrived half an ...

Miss Manners: I thought putting my jacket on saved seat was a pretty clear message, ... she will give you another tip: Save seats in between the three of you, instead of at the end (i.e.: person, ...

Miss Manners: I saved seats for an event, only to have another group take them Published: Apr. 12, 2025, 5:28 a.m. You can send your questions to Miss Manners through her email, dearmissmanners ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: One of the highlights of our trip to Paris was an opera performance at the Palais Garnier. The opera, ...

It will make the world a slightly less abrasive place. DEAR MISS MANNERS: Five people go out to dinner. Two of them have a special interest in something the other three do not.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it OK to comment on a co-worker’s new hairstyle or fashion choices? For context, I am a man and work mostly with women. I would only ever share positive comments, such as, “I ...

Dear Miss Manners: I’m no more a fan of call waiting than Miss Manners is, but I do want to defend its limited utility. I was co-owner and manager of a small business for several years, and I ...