Miss Manners: I think my brother gave me the Christmas gift from my mother’s casket

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the ethics of repurposing a stuffed black cat toy ...

Miss Manners: It’s unlikely family is made uncomfortable by birthday cards with money inside

To be clear, Miss Manners has never liked sending money as a present. But the thought of a young child who has been used to ...

Miss Manners: How do I handle family who ‘fact checks’ me while I’m in the middle of speaking?

GENTLE READER: There is no fighting with the internet. Miss Manners suggests you not even try. What you can do is stop ...

Miss Manners: My inconsiderate neighbors are ruining my backyard

But the link between not talking to the neighbors and the breakdown in civility is cause and effect. Why be considerate of ...

Miss Manners: My neighbor keeps inviting outsiders to our girls’ nights out

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a read whose neighbor regularly brings outside friends to what was intended as an exclusive neighborhood ladies' gathering.

Miss Manners: Are ‘do not reply’ emails the adult version of ‘I can’t hear you’?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when automated responses are acceptable and why ...

Miss Manners: Should I pick up the meatball I dropped or leave it?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when a meatball rolls onto the floor during dinner ...

Miss Manners: Should I confront shoppers who leave their purses unattended?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the social obligations when witnessing potentially ...

Miss Manners: I found typos in my friend’s book, should I tell?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the etiquette of pointing out typos and factual mistakes in a friend's nonfiction work.

Miss Manners: Is it rude to have cell phone conversations in public?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the social acceptability of phone conversations in ...