They described their forthcoming book, with a QR code to purchase it. Is this mixing of personal and commercial now proper?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A colleague just sent me a “friends and family” letter, months after the holidays. In itself, this is fine. I have never received a family letter from them before; we are friendly, ...

GENTLE READER: Unfortunately, your “prettier side” usually involves awkward face-to-face eye contact. Miss Manners therefore requires turning one’s back — while also showing one’s profile and ...

My young adult daughter had plans to go out at about 7 a.m. with a friend. I was awake but in pajamas, making breakfast and ...

My young adult daughter had plans to go out at about 7 a.m. with a friend. Related Articles. Miss Manners: Can I let the watch party host know he’s being a je ...

While having a casual dinner at my parents’ house, I noticed that my brother and his fiancee were wearing wedding bands. I ...

My brother and sister-in-law invited my family of four for a dinner of corned beef and cabbage to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day ...

A guest attending children’s birthday parties wonders if homemade sweets can replace store-bought gifts due to financial ...