I think he should have taken five minutes to return my call so I could fill him in about the situation with his aunt.

We may be in the throes of Christmas prep right now, but before we know it, the wrapping paper will be cleared away, and kids ...

But if you forget, or run into a similar problem with someone else — and phone-passing has become a widespread nuisance of our time — Miss Manners suggests you simply stand up, go to your husband and ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...

If you raise a child who is in the habit of calling you often, you can be sure you succeeded as a parent. They want to talk ...

Our friend, who is a busy mom, has a rude habit of doing laundry while hosting guests. How do we deal with her ostentatious ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend has this absolutely annoying habit of doing laundry while entertaining guests.

While parents have shifted the way they raise their kids, there are certain forgotten expectations of 90s kids that actually ...

I don’t like them getting used to the idea that they can just make lists of things other people should get for them.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is a ride on a motorcycle a good idea for a first date? My date showed up carrying two helmets and wearing ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Just after Thanksgiving each year, my young nieces send out a letter to the extended family that contains their “Letter to Santa,” outlining the things they would like as gifts.

Yeah, I know, it’s always for a good cause, but isn’t that putting people on the spot, and not in very good taste?