Miss Manners: My friend regifted me the gift I gave her

Dear Miss Manners: What is the etiquette for who cooks the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? We have family members who ...

Miss Manners: Here’s what I do when people mispronounce my name ...

I have an unusual, “made-up” first name. Nowadays it’s common ... but I’m in my 60s, so it wasn’t common growing up.

Best of Miss Manners: We spent 10 weeks trying to dodge acquaintances on a cruise ship

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Throughout our 54 years together, my husband and I have lived in, and traveled to, many countries, both ...

Miss Manners: So your parents stuck you with an unusual name; here’s how to handle it

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

Miss Manners: That baby name might not be so fun for the person who’s stuck with it

I have an unusual, “made-up” first name. Nowadays it’s common for kids to have a uniquely spelled name, but I’m in my 60s, so it wasn’t common growing up. Miss Manners: My neighbor’s plus-ones are ...
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Miss Manners: What to consider before giving your child a name that’s too unique

I only correct the pronunciation if I expect to see that person again. This way, I’m not constantly feeling rude by correcting everyone.

Miss Manners: I want all my friends on the guest list, but only some of their spouses

Many guests would think it rude if I excluded their spouses from the guest list. But I resent having to extend a party invitation to people I don’t know.