Having bad manners doesn't make someone a bad person. It just means they weren't taught certain behavioral touch points.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend who talks about plans she and I have together in front of others who are not invited. She ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I attend his parents’ Christmas Eve celebration every year. It begins around 4 p.m., and we ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a person hoping to help their grieving neighbor.

What is the proper “snoop apprehension” etiquette? GENTLE READER: Whew. Miss Manners is relieved not to be asked what to do about that vulgarity. As you are apparently not considering ...

Dear Miss Manners: I was wondering if you can suggest the proper way to deal with “present snoopers.” I caught my wife red-handed holding a Christmas gift I had purchased for her. I had ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My brother and I bought a home together some years ago (I’ve never married, and he is divorced). Christmas cards, invitations and whatnot meant for both of us often come ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was brought up to always be polite ... they would like to come to my house for some space before going home to their younger kids, but I decided that would most likely be ...

What is the proper “snoop apprehension” etiquette? GENTLE READER: Whew. Miss Manners is relieved not to be asked what to do about that vulgarity. As you are apparently not considering ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was wondering if you can suggest the proper way to deal with “present snoopers.” I caught my wife red-handed holding a Christmas gift I had purchased for her. I had ...

You say they have good hummus?” DEAR MISS MANNERS: When we go out to eat, my husband sits there across the table from me and flirts with other women, whether they’re customers or restaurant ...