It is never safe to presume which guests would decline. It is not even safe to count on any answers received this far in ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: While acknowledging gratitude for being invited to quite a few social events, how do I decline an invitation that I have little interest in attending? (Yes, I gladly attend special ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My mother is a very sweet and kind grandmother to my 3-year-old girl. She always has gifts when we visit, asks for new pictures and is very invested in my daughter’s life. Related ...

Some people were never taught how to treat others, and it shows. While traditional manners and etiquette have shifted and evolved over time, with modern expressions changing with every new generation, ...