DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am casual friends with D and F. We all became friends when our boys were in elementary school, but now the boys are grown and we see each other infrequently, only getting together ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a 12-year-old niece, the child of my late brother. She has been adopted by my mother. Miss Manners: I did the cake, the shower and the hair. The bride wanted a gift, too.

Dear Miss Manners: On the 4th of July every year, my dear friends have a three-to four-day get-together, where families come ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am retired and have millions of dollars. Trust me. We tell people who are coming for dinner: DO NOT BRING ANYTHING. In fact, I have a memo that makes it incredibly clear that this ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I often go to dinners at the homes of our friends and of her extended family. For the last several years, these hosts have only supplied forks when they set the table.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I have a large, lovely home, and even though it can be a lot of work and some expense, we love to host parties for friends a few times a year. Related Articles Miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The other day, a friend visited my home, and when he left, he started to use the neighbor’s driveway to turn his car around. Related Articles Miss Manners: How do we tell these ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a 12-year-old niece, the child of my late brother. She has been adopted by my mother. Miss Manners: I’m tired of hearing thrifters brag about how much they save Miss Manners: ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a 12-year-old niece, the child of my late brother. She has been adopted by my mother. Miss Manners: Did I deserve to be scolded about the baby shower? Miss Manners: How can I ...