DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two years ago, a friend and I met for lunch and to celebrate our birthdays. She presented me with a card ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the hidden meaning behind gift exchanges and how a ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two years ago, a friend and I met for lunch and to celebrate our birthdays. She presented me with a card ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the etiquette for who cooks the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? We have family members who ...

We have family members who requested that our daughter cook and bring the turkey — after she makes a 12-hour drive with two ...

I received a package from my friend and inside was the framed picture I gave her as a birthday present. If she had not wanted it, why send it to me?

Mealtime in my house was chaotic. Introducing new rules to follow each week helped my kids with table manners.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the etiquette for who cooks the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? We have family members who ...

As she gave me the card, she noted that she had to really debate whether she wanted to give it to me, as she liked it so much.

Using polite language while talking at the dining table is essential, especially in the presence of elders. This means ...