DEAR MISS MANNERS: When live musicians are performing during the dinner hour at a restaurant, is it rude not to applaud after each number, or should the music simply be considered part of the ambience ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m actively involved in a local writers group. Even though I’m a bit younger than the average member, I have more training as a writer, having earned a graduate degree that has led ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I no longer give big birthday or holiday gifts. I do this because a family member died after I had purchased his Christmas gift. Miss Manners: Should we invite them both and brace ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: About six months ago, I lost my beloved husband after 34 years of marriage. At the five-month mark, I took off my rings, having realized that they were fairly tight. I’ve decided to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I joined a travel timeshare that we both love. The only thing we hate is how they try to upsell you. After check-in, you are required to go to the concierge desk to get ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have autism, which makes it difficult to understand social situations — especially within close friendships. I also tend to be a people-pleaser. Related Articles Miss Manners: ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have autism, which makes it difficult to understand social situations -- especially within close friendships. I also tend to be a people-pleaser. My best friend and I met in high ...

On July 18, BAND-MAID digitally released their latest track, “What is justice?” the ending theme for the anime TOUGEN ANKI. Marking their third release of 2025 and their third consecutive anime tie-in ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I am picking up a prescription, the druggist usually asks for my birthdate, sometimes in front of other people. Miss Manners: Neighbor trims vines and tosses the scraps in my ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A very dear friend is getting married in eight weeks. She and her betrothed compromised and negotiated a great deal to finalize the guest list, and 10 people didn’t make the cut.