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

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Miss Manners: Is this classroom wish list a gift grab?

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at missmanners.com, by email to dearmissmanners@gmail.com, or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, ...

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: Was it OK for host to invite others to what was supposed to be a ‘team’ party?

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 of the members volunteered to host it, but then decided to invite other ...

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: 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: I didn’t like what my daughter said to me. Was I in the wrong?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I came home from work one evening and found my daughter on the phone, so I passed her a note. She ...

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: How do I stop people from grabbing my cast?

If that, or swiftly dodging out of the way, does not work, Miss Manners suggests you try some protective padding -- an arm ...