Over the years, I have noticed that at most live performances -- from professional concerts and operas to dance recitals and ...

I grew up believing that a standing ovation was an expression of appreciation for a truly extraordinary performance.

As their parent, you have the obligation, in Miss Manners’ opinion, to tell them that you find this embarrassing. When they ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to where to keep period products in a guest bathroom.

GENTLE READER: No, you do not need to stand for a “meh” performance. But Miss Manners also knows that sometimes one has no ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether asking for digital gifts on social media ...

We cut our stay short due to the terrible odor, primitive accommodations and insufficient space and privately vowed to never ...

I hold formal dinner parties with limited place settings. But there are friends who never respond to my invitations and show ...

I, like you, was raised to be polite. “Ma’am” and “sir” were my normal ways of addressing people. It has been difficult to ...

I am a freelance journalist who has been living, off and on, in the private room of a hostel off the beaten path. I love the ...

Why is it not considered rude to engage me in conversation against my will, but it is considered rude to tell people you don’t want to talk?” ...