Miss Manners: When musicians perform at a restaurant, is it rude not to applaud after each number?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When live artists are performing music during the dinner hour at a restaurant, is it rude not to applaud ...

Miss Manners: I’m mortified by friends’ plan for a no-host baby shower

I realize that lunch for 15 at a restaurant is expensive, but would much rather have a casual gathering at a park with cake ...

Miss Manners: Expectant mom mortified when she learns guest must pay for their own meals at shower

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am lucky in that multiple friends of mine offered to host a baby shower for my upcoming arrival. I ...

Miss Manners: What exactly should I say when people ask about my ‘accent’?

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or ...

Miss Manners: When musicians perform in restaurants, should diners clap after each number?

GENTLE READER: The artists will understand if you do not drop your fork every five minutes to stop and applaud. And the servers will appreciate it. DEAR MISS MANNERS: A graduate from a Seven Sisters ...

Miss Manners: Live music at the restaurant -- is it ambiance, or do I need to clap?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When live artists are performing music during the dinner hour at a restaurant, is it rude not to applaud ...

Miss Manners: The host is ruining the team party. We’re outnumbered by strangers

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am on a team in an adult sports league. At the end of the season, the team decided to have a party. One ...

Miss Manners: Am I a jerk for not clapping for restaurant performers?

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Miss Manners: My friend’s watch was more interesting than our lunch

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling friends distracted by smartwatch texts ...

Miss Manners: Why should I read other people’s thoughts about my dead husband?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My first grandchild will be arriving within a month. I am planning to send out the same birth announcement ...
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Miss Manners: This is a birth announcement, not a gift grab

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My first grandchild will be arriving within a month. I am planning to send out the same birth announcement ...
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Flashback Friday: Math, Manners, and more at the apple orchard

School doesn’t always have to take place in a classroom; sometimes it extends into the great outdoors. In this morning’s ...