and that while you would be pleased to have him at your wedding, you have to decline his offer to act in place of your father ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who is bothered by unhelpful advice from ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am at the age where many of my friends' children are marrying. I am always delighted to be invited to ...

Years later, my father died suddenly. My uncle was supportive to me then, and my boyfriend was cordial to him as a kindness ...

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So far, I have taken a deep breath, sent a gift and talked about them behind their backs -- like decent people do.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I are close friends with another couple. We have traveled locally, domestically and ...

GENTLE READER: My goodness. Miss Manners would have thought they told you to walk the plank rather than invite you to their wedding. If you hate the idea of attending that much, politely decline.

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The family sitting next to me at a restaurant had a child that shrieked the entire time. Is there anything I could have done ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I are close friends with another couple. We have traveled locally, domestically and ...