Miss Manners Archive

A letter writer’s new boss is constantly late to meetings — or skips them altogether.

Letter writer is upset that their husband and mother-in-law aren’t bothered by a 19th century artist being listed by her husband’s name in an art show brochure.

Reader wants to know how to behave while driving so it doesn't seem like they're trying to get people to notice them.

Husband doesn’t wait for his spouse to get out the car when they’re out together.

A "politically radical" letter-writer finds that people are always trying to debate them.

The concert was awful, but a couple disagreed on how to politely leave early.

This letter-writer didn’t expect to be grilled about their political opinions during a first date.

This letter writer’s late grandmother used to serve a 14-course dinner, and they want to plan one in her honor.

A letter writer is confused about house guests' seemingly odd requests and "can’t imagine not flushing would be a good option for anyone."

Was this letter writer’s former colleague being genuine when he offered them a discount?

This letter writer left a close friend’s wedding reception two hours before it ended, and the bride seemed vexed.

Letter writer doesn’t like that friend always begins asking to get together by saying, “No pressure.”

Letter writer helped a stranger carry her packages and then was uncomfortable by the excessive praise from bystanders.

Letter writer and wife are embarrassed by their in-laws always recording during concerts when it’s against the rules of the venue.

She doesn’t want to be stuck buying cakes for her coworkers’ birthdays forever.