Miss Manners by Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin

Miss Manners in Advice October 16, 2019

‘Can I Borrow Your Goats?’

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We moved about four years ago to a small neighborhood in a rural area, where the homes are relatively far apart and people tend to like their privacy. We have a fenced area on ou... continue

Miss Manners in Advice October 15, 2019

Responding to Rude Tattoo Comments

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m an old guy who has recently started getting a lot of tattoos. I belong to an earlier generation that generally frowned upon tattoos, but I’ve been intrigued by them for as lo... continue

Miss Manners in Advice October 14, 2019

Maybe They’re Just Making Conversation, Karen

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a city famous for the nouveau riche materialism of many residents. When I meet such people, their inevitable first question is, “Where do you live?” I think of this as ... continue

Miss Manners in Advice October 12, 2019

The Peculiar Politics of Fundraising Parties

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A number of friends are hosting parties to raise funds to support a candidate for president. I have already given what I can to this specific cause. May I use my prior donation a... continue