I managed a weak smile that hopefully did not show my irritation, but I’d prefer to never hear this term lobbed in my ...

He generally means well, so I don’t wish to embarrass him, but is there a way to graciously shut this down if I hear it again ...

Miss Manners therefore suggests that you turn that weak smile into something that does, in fact, betray your irritation, ...

Dear Miss Manners: About a year ago, I met the man of my dreams, and he and I are planning a future together. I have a ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a friend who won't stop with the 'cougar' jokes to ...

Dear Miss Manners: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party — the day after we moved our family of five into a new ...

Miss Manners says this to encourage you to pay greater attention to your parents’ plans in the future, in case you missed an ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling unwanted housewarming guests parents ...

Miss Manners says this to encourage you to pay greater attention to your parents’ plans in the future, in case you missed an ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party — the day after we moved our family of five into a new ...

Miss Manners recommends saying, “I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting me know” — and then tossing the conversation in ...

Miss Manners says this to encourage you to pay greater attention to your parents’ plans in the future, in case you missed an ...