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: After commuting to the same job for 15 years, 15 minutes from my home, last winter I took a better job an hour away. My body refuses to adjust to this new reality.

1 day ago · DEAR MISS MANNERS: For the past 15 years or so, my wife and I have been hosting a potluck feast for Thanksgiving, with about 30 friends and family joining ...

Jul 30, 2025 · Miss Manners realizes this will not solve their real complaint -- the cost -- but it will remind them that you are helpful, polite and powerless. So they may as well move along.

Aug 25, 2025 · Miss Manners notices that you mention your guilt for saying no to this, but not your friend’s reaction. You may be surprised by her acceptance of these boundaries, even if it does …

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In the column, she answers etiquette questions contributed by her readers and writes short essays on problems of manners, or clarifies the essential qualities of politeness.

11 hours ago · DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was in an upscale restaurant and the 20-something server totally messed up. The appetizers never arrived, our order was incorrect, etc. The …

Miss Manners welcomes your questions, but cannot answer them personally due to excessive volume. Questions of general interest may be answered in future Miss Manners columns at …