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Since 1978, Judith Martin's Miss Manners column—carried in more than 200 newspapers and digital outlets—has chronicled the rise and fall of American manners.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: We live in a small beach community. Five years ago, we met a lovely couple who have a vacation home across the street. We are all semi-retired.
May 7, 2022 · life. Please Don't. Just Don't. by Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin. Miss Manners | May 7th, 2022 | Letter 1 of 3. DEAR MISS MANNERS: I often do the evening kitchen clearing and dishwashing for our household, and I do a thorough job.
Sep 16, 2022 · Miss Manners | September 16th, 2022 | Letter 2 of 3. DEAR MISS MANNERS: It's normal for a parent to express pride in regard to their child's achievements. Is it possible to voice what certainly feels like pride in the achievements of close family and friends without being paternalistic?
Dec 16, 2021 · Miss Manners suggests that you consult a cultural anthropologist before you accept the cultural excuse for behavior that is considered rude where it is being done. In this case, it is a rather lamely prurient interest in the circumstances that, shall we say, draw people together.
Dec 7, 2022 · GENTLE READER: The drama of your phrasing notwithstanding, Miss Manners infers that you are seeking a solution for the larger dilemma, not a way to further insult your guests: Metaphorically speaking, you would prefer to avoid the fiery crash altogether, rather than learn what to do after the collision.
3 days ago · Miss Manners: No need to inquire about house rules at the door. Should guests ask hosts of different cultures what manners are expected of them?
Sep 27, 2022 · DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it considered impolite to tie the string of one's tea bag around the teacup? I usually do this to prevent the string and tag from falling into the tea. Whenever I drink tea at my friend's home, however, she gets terribly annoyed by this.
Judith Martin’s “Miss Manners” newspaper column — distributed thrice-weekly by the Universal UClick and carried in more than 200 newspapers in the United States and abroad — has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper response to someone who is very vocal when you are driving, and not in a way that is helpful? For example, when I am driving us to a restaurant and we pull into the parking lot, they will tell me I could have used a closer entrance.
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