In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling friends who won't commit to arrival times.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had availed myself of the men’s room, and as I was closing the door ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had availed myself of the men’s room, and as I was closing the door ...

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.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to reciprocating family hospitality when boyfriend's father won't enter their home due to contained pet snakes.

Advice Miss Manners: Nothing grinds my gears like a pretentious, presumptive, patronizing question Published: Jul. 11, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

For any gender, using the bathroom is an eyes-on-your-own-paper sort of activity. Smiling, eye contact and small talk should be kept to a minimum and be strictly mundane. That is probably why your ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party -- the day after we moved our family of five into a new home. They invited some people around town who’d known me as a kid.

Silly question, but this doesn’t make sense to me: If you’re asking or doing something politely, should you actually SAY you are doing that thing politely?

Advice Miss Manners: What’s the best way to respond to questions that feel condescending? Published: Jul. 11, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

Advice Miss Manners: My age is changing how I approach chivalry on public transit Published: Jul. 08, 2025, 5:00 a.m.

Miss Manners: She threatened to call the cops on me in church I tapped her knee before asking her to stop filing her nails. She said that was assault.