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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our neighbors of over 10 years suddenly and surprisingly invited us to their home for dinner. In all those years, we were casually friendly, but shared nothing more than short ...

People get pets in a variety of ways, for a variety of reasons. Will this pet owner need to lie to keep people off their ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for over 20 years. We see each other at family functions and are very cordial and polite with each other, as is his girlfriend, who also ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin offers a response to when asked about an alcoholic spouse's absence.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m sure you are aware that grief is one of the toughest emotions to process. I therefore believe those grieving should be given a break and allowed to grieve in the manner that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes I am served something I don’t want to eat, like meat with fat or gristle. I trim my portion and move the trash to the side of my plate -- inconspicuously, I hope. Once, ...

So while Miss Manners understands your annoyance, she suggests an alternative to silence that is still not snippy: “Oh, I am ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My fiance and I have chosen not to register for gifts. Related Articles Miss Manners: If it’s one person with a laptop, can I ask to share their table? Miss Manners: Is it rude to ...

Unfortunately, there is the potential that their contribution is tainted — and being the host, the unfortunate results are on ...