They got married in a courthouse, but plan to put on a big ceremony next year. Did they keep this knowledge from her for a specific reason?

A homemade present is lovely and fine. But unsolicited baked goods may cause too many problems at a children’s party. Most ...

Miss Manners asks because he does not seem particularly adept at lying (as evidenced by wearing the wedding rings).

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether it is rude to bring homemade cookies to a ...

I don’t know how I am supposed to celebrate and support my brother now that he has gone about this in such an untraditional way.

I believed that wearing all black was proper dress for anyone at a funeral, or any such service. In recent years, though, ...

I have a friend I’ve known for over 30 years. We’re both retired. I’m married, she isn’t. Related Articles. Miss Manners: Was it really so awful what I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I was growing up, it wasn’t unusual to see a woman lunching alone at a restaurant, all decked out in hat and gloves. As more women entered the workforce and began traveling for ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A family member sent me a “happy anniversary” message; however, it was on the date of my first marriage, not my second (which has now lasted 30 years). She attended both weddings.