DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a concert at our church, which has an excellent endowed music program. The concert was an organ and poetry recital, about 40 minutes in duration. About 15 minutes in ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am a gentleman who strives to live a mannerly life. In that regard, when riding public transportation, I offer my seat to ladies who are standing. I also wait for ladies to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My boss let me know that my co-workers have often “told on me,” reporting when I arrive back to work three minutes late from lunch or leave a few minutes early.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I inherited a 1920s-era diamond ring and earrings. I remember my grandmother saying that with the exception of an engagement ring, it’s inappropriate to wear this type of ...

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 money in it, rather than sending flowers. A dear friend just became ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My fiance and I sent out wedding invitations. Our wedding is still 12 weeks away, but will-be attendees have already begun sending gifts to our house.

Life & Culture Miss Manners: Older gentleman wonders at what age he should stop offering ladies his seat on the bus Published: Jul. 08, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

Miss Manners is certain that your heartfelt gratitude, in the form of a gracious and appreciative handwritten letter, will be thanks enough. That, and returning the equipment devoid of any bodily ...

Dear Miss Manners: How can I politely invite someone to my home but also indicate that they should not bring their friends or family with them? We moved a couple years ago to a different city, and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received a wedding invitation that states “black tie only.” This leaves a bad taste in my mouth: It seems to say that I’m important enough to invite to your wedding, but ...

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 money in it, rather than sending flowers. A dear friend just became ...