In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to if mentioning 'silver-plated' in thank you notes ...

My mother-in-law was very hurt and offended, and that sealed it. She had nothing more to do with her brother’s family.

There are two primary duties that married couples -- and, arguably, dating couples -- have that supersede their “duty” to the ...

Whether you’re staying three hours or three days, these gifts ensure that you don’t arrive empty-handed.