How do I talk about my preferences for the art I consume without demeaning others’ tastes or seeming like a snob?

As a lifelong opera lover, Miss Manners believes that if you can sit through a cartoon or two in exchange for introducing ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son is getting married next year to a lovely person with whom I have a good relationship. They are ...

Many of my friends enjoy superhero movies and cartoons. I do not; I don’t find these movies interesting or original.

It might come as a surprise to some (single gal here, can't relate), but dining as a couple comes with its own host of intricacies and restaurant workers and etiquette experts are spilling the tea on ...

With hectic work, academic and sports schedules, many families are lucky if they can eat dinner at the same time, let alone ...

But my wife and I are in no position financially to even bid on these items, let alone to have the winning bid.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife’s best friend from high ... which raises funds for local theater groups. She will buy a table of eight for this event and invite us to join her. The event has both ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a strong moral requirement ... Second, that there is no need to volunteer them if they will cause bad feelings. So there is no need to say that you either love or hate ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I were hosting a casual dinner party in our home for two couples we like very much. One couple brought their two children, who get along well with my two children.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The opportunity to work remotely has offered many individuals the freedom to engage in work-related activities not only at home, but also in public places such as libraries and ...