She'd brought over a dish while his wife was in the hospital, but it contained allergens and they wouldn't be able to eat it.

What is the most tactful way to say I won’t be providing a job referral for my brother, while avoiding straining family ties?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife’s best friend from high school, “Nelly,” has become a very successful businesswoman. Each year, ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader living in a tropical country who seeks ...

Dear Miss Manners: I have a strong moral requirement not to lie, which has led me to reflect on the role of full truthfulness ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a strong moral requirement not to lie, which has led me to reflect on the role of full truthfulness ...

GENTLE READER: By all means, that grudge should be let go. There are many reasons that people do not throw weddings large ...

An older runner thinks it’s rude when people he passes tell him to “pick up the pace.” A honest reader asks how to balance ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My former co-worker passed away suddenly about a year ago, and a memorial gathering is finally being held.

That said, people should accept the fact that not everyone is invited to everything. But it would help if hosts did not ...

A letter writer was going to order takeout after burning the dish for a dinner party, but a guest insisted they serve the ...

A dinner host was mortified when a guest forced her to serve the severely burnt main course; a morning walked doesn’t want to ...