DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a strong moral requirement not to lie ... Yes, you should still turn in a criminal, even if it causes that person hurt feelings. But in ordinary social life, etiquette ...

GENTLE READER: A good traditional funeral includes appreciation of the deceased’s life. But when this is labeled a celebration, Miss Manners worries that actual grieving is pushed aside.

What is the etiquette for working with a laptop in a coffee shop? And what is a reasonable time frame for doing so? Miss Manners: Pedestrian needs a snappy comeback for walking group that hogs the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The opportunity to work remotely ... I therefore have no choice but to consider my items takeout. What is the etiquette for working with a laptop in a coffee shop?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have friends who seem to think every little milestone should be celebrated like a small wedding. They hold celebrations and attach a wish list, sometimes with hundreds of ...

Dear Miss Manners: We have friends who seem to think every little milestone should be celebrated like a small wedding. They hold celebrations and attach a wish list, sometimes with hundreds of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have friends who seem to think every little milestone should be celebrated like a small wedding. They hold celebrations and attach a wish list, sometimes with hundreds of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper etiquette for disembarking a plane when the aisles are full and someone’s bag is several rows behind them? I was getting off a flight when a couple in the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I spent a few days with some friends at a house in a rural setting near a small lake. During our stay, the electricity went out. The toilets did not work for over ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper etiquette for disembarking a plane when the aisles are full and someone’s bag is several rows behind them? I was getting off a flight when a couple in the ...

Because even Miss Manners will admit that etiquette is not above the law. If your friend gets caught and you are named as an accessory, “I was just being polite” will probably not serve to ...