From throwing tantrums about bedtime to begging to drive a bus (spoiler: it’s a no), Pigeon is hilarious, dramatic, and ...

GENTLE READER: It would indeed be easier if people stepped off the bus, but Miss Manners fears that no one is going to ...

Miss Manners is certain that your heartfelt gratitude, in the form of a gracious and appreciative handwritten letter, will be thanks enough. That, and returning the equipment devoid of any bodily ...

Miss Manners: Stop with the group texts. Friend does not want to be included in a group text chain with being asked first. June 28, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. EDT Today at 12:00 a.m. EDT. 3 min.

Of course, outside of simply being good table manners, adopting habits centered around giving back, helping people, and engaging in small acts of kindness, even if it’s at your family dinner ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I belong to a local social media group that lets people loan and borrow items. I recently posted a query asking to borrow a piece of equipment for an upcoming surgery, and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single picture of my daughter, not a mile-long text exchange. One of the ...

Teachers can get kids comfortable with math concepts by using numeracy-focused vocabulary in everyday classroom activities.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I go to someone’s house, is it rude to say “Beat it!” to their dog when it tries to jump up on me or lick me? GENTLE READER: Sure is.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two teachers at the school where I teach had babies. The school had separate baby showers for each of them, and I gave a gift at each shower. Neither one has offered any thanks ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Can you please advise me on how to politely deal with heavy condensation dripping from water glasses, wine goblets, cocktail glasses, etc., ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I remember growing up, when we had visitors who were new to our house, my mother would give them the “grand tour.” I now do that with all of my first-time visitors. I have ...