Miss Manners: Wedding invite messes up our names, requests attire I can’t fathom

Dear Miss Manners: We received a wedding invitation for a wedding from my husband’s nephew and bride-to-be. The attire for the occasion is described as: “black tie optional. Elegant, coastal chic. We ...

Miss Manners: Why is a woman’s job to manage a man’s ego after she says no?

As women, it is not our job to salvage a man’s ego when he cannot take “no” for an answer. Honestly, we need to make this ...

Miss Manners: Lunches are wives only — no husbands allowed

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or ...

Miss Manners: Is it rude to arrive early for a party?

I am confused on the proper time to arrive at an event or social function, whether in private homes or public venues. Related ...

Miss Manners: She freaked out about a bee and ruined my party for everyone

GENTLE READER: The real question is not who is to blame. Though if it were, Miss Manners votes for, in order: the bee; the ...

Miss Manners: Why are we allowing ‘guys’ as an acceptable way to address women?

Gentle Reader: Indeed. And the widespread use of “guys” to address women is particularly mystifying after the fraught ...