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).

Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...

At a bowling party for my 40th birthday, my dad brought his girlfriend. It didn’t take her long to try to take over the whole ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My spouse and I received a substantial cash gift from my parents to celebrate our elopement. They ...

GENTLE READER: Your confidence that you are not required to reciprocate in your apartment, though technically correct, ...

No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.

Ensuring the kids don’t bother others, comes down to teaching our children respect and good manners (and for childless flyers ... If you want to keep your kids quiet, prepare some quiet activities for ...

I’m at a loss for polite refusals that let the friend know that I like them, but not the activity they’ve invited me to.

I did all the things,” said Carli, mom of four grown children who have stopped practicing the Catholic faith. “We went to ...

We did not interrupt the adult conversations, in fact, we would not have dared. Mind you, we kids could get up to a fair bit ...

I had the opportunity to speak by phone with writer and podcaster Jennifer L. Scott. The author of the Madame Chic books — ...

Younger children who scare easily will love fall-focused activities, like hayrides and apple picking, while braver souls can ...