DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our group of friends is about 15 people large. We have known each other for over three decades. Related Articles.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a 1-year-old grandchild who lives 90 miles from us. Our frustration comes from the parents advising us to purchase gifts only from their curated wish list.

Miss Manners sees two problems, not one. The first is that Kiara should be included, for the reasons you mention. It would be best if you had explained this to your daughter from the start -- that ...

Miss Manners: He can spend the day with their kids while my daughter accords me the respect I deserve. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 81°F. Friday, July 11th 2025 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: If someone comes downstairs in the morning, who should be the one to say “hello” (or “good morning,” etc.) first: the one already downstairs, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a ministry leader at my church and am well-known within the congregation. After the church service, many people like to stay in the lobby for a few minutes to chat.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When nonprofits display lists of their donors, I’ve seen couples’ names written two ways. One way puts the female name first (e.g., Joan and James Smith) ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve noticed that some mature women do not change how they apply makeup as they get older, which makes their maturing features begin to look, well, clownlike. For instance ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My father has moved into an assisted living facility, where residents each have their own rooms or small apartments. Some leave their doors open to the hallway, and I wonder if ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a 37-year-old woman who has never been engaged, married or had children. I’ll be graduating soon, and am not sure which title, Miss or Ms., to use for my graduation ...