DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the appropriate response to a death anymore? We are part of a group of 12 couples who regularly enjoy potlucks and other outings together. We are also getting to an age ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My young children had been invited to several birthday parties where some variation of “No gifts” had been designated. I decided to take them at their word and not bring a gift.

Dear Miss Manners: With a certain group, I am only invited to events that require gifts. I’ve realized these people are complete users. How do I gently get away from them?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: With a certain group, I am only invited to events that require gifts. I’ve realized these people are complete users. How do I gently get away from them?

Miss Manners: If I don't bring a gift to the party, what will his parents think? Skip to content. All Sections. ... the common “Mr. and Mrs.” form and the “ladies first” idea.

"Ms." is an abbreviation of the honorific “Mistress,” which was the respectable equivalent of “Mister,” to be used regardless ...

Miss Manners: If I don't bring a gift to the party, what will his parents think? Skip to content. All Sections. ... the common “Mr. and Mrs.” form and the “ladies first” idea.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a 1-year-old grandchild who lives 90 miles from us. Our frustration comes from their parents advising us to purchase gifts only from their curated wish list.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a 1-year-old grandchild who lives 90 miles from us. Our frustration comes from their parents advising us to purchase gifts only from their curated wish list.