From who could speak to how to pass the peas, Oregon families had dinner table rules that seem downright strange today.

GENTLE READER: The proper response lies between those two extremes. By saying, “Thank you for your apology,” you accept it ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the hidden meaning behind gift exchanges and how a ...

Other than, “Yes, you did a terrible job,” what could I say? It seems that young people want to hear “That’s OK,” but bad ...

They’re in their late 20s with good jobs, and they still don’t contribute. They literally step out of their cars empty-handed ...

GENTLE READER: The proper response lies between those two extremes. By saying, “Thank you for your apology,” you accept it ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the etiquette for who cooks the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? We have family members who ...

For the past 15 years or so, my wife and I have been hosting a potluck feast for Thanksgiving, with about 30 friends and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For the past 15 years or so, my wife and I have been hosting a potluck feast for Thanksgiving, with about ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to how to get adult children to contribute to a ...

I received a package from my friend and inside was the framed picture I gave her as a birthday present. If she had not wanted it, why send it to me?

I would like the younger generation to start pitching in. How can I encourage them to contribute without creating an awkward situation?