GENTLE READER: Among the trials of old age, being considered adorable is surely a minor one. And while Miss Manners understands that you feel patronized, she is going to ask you to put up with it -- ...

Octogenarian feels the pressure when asked, “How long have you been married?” Dear Miss Manners: My husband and I are in our 80s now, but we have been married only 20 years. This is a second marriage ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I don’t know how to respond when meeting a friend and they exclaim, upon seeing me, “You’re all gussied up ...

Dear Miss Manners: I realize it’s an unpleasant world with unpleasant people who are going to say unpleasant things. But ...

Dear Miss Manners: I realize it’s an unpleasant world with unpleasant people who are going to say unpleasant things. But ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether fighting rudeness with rudeness is ever ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to why some people feel threatened when others dress well and how to address it with grace.

Dear Miss Manners: I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” in response to sneezes, but he does so in response to ...

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Your Very Rude Friend is expecting that you will promise not to transgress again, after which you will be issued an ...

GENTLE READER: Let them have their laughs. Presumably you followed the festival directive: Scantily clad for maximum airflow.

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