My dad arrived late, while we were in the fourth frame, and unexpectedly brought his girlfriend, Tiffany. My mom, his ex-wife ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

We will soon begin seeing the young couple and his parents frequently, as the social season is beginning. When we see them, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have been friends for many years with a married couple and their adult son. They are very wealthy and ...

OPINION — Judith Martin is among my favorite American newspaper columnists. She is best known by her nom de plume, Miss ...

A gracious letter, paired with a token present that shows you pay attention to their style, is perfect. Other than that, Miss ...

She's often hosted at vacation homes, sometimes without the owners present. What sort of gift can she give in thanks?

I’m pregnant after a decade of trying without luck and I want to tell my close friends before I make an announcement. But every time I try, they just talk about themselves and never give me ...

The mother of the bride said that not everyone was invited to the nuptials because “perhaps they couldn’t afford to go out of ...

I was invited to a shower for a friend’s daughter’s It was called a “suitcase” shower, meaning that everyone was asked to ...

A letter writer is offended they were invited to the wedding shower but not the wedding of a friend’s daughter.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was invited to a shower for a friend’s daughter’s wedding. It was called a “suitcase” shower, meaning ...