Similar to other expectations of good manners that have become ingrained in our society, removing your hat indoors or as a sign of respect is relatively vague in terms of explanation and history.

Some time ago, the ancient custom of exchanging presents took an unpleasant turn. “It’s the thought that counts” became a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Throughout our 54 years together, my husband and I have lived in, and traveled to, many countries, both ...

Miss Manners is all for telling strangers – kindly and privately – about wardrobe malfunctions, but in this case, nothing ...

We've never received invitations from this person in the past, we have had very few direct interactions with them, and we’ve ...

Does Miss Manners have any suggestions? Since it is unlikely that you had an extra slip or skin-tone undies on your person, ...

Slippery little cusses that they are (the oysters, not your fellow diners), they can be speared with that tiny fork that Miss ...

Some time ago, the ancient custom of exchanging presents took an unpleasant turn. “It’s the thought that counts” became a ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: The man I’ve been dating for the last year doesn’t use the words “thank you” or “please.” When I’ve brought up the topic, he simply says, “It’s redundant to sa ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work in health care and frequently ... into trouble -- she recommends you start applying what you call your “fallback” to everyone. Why don’t we start asking everyone ...