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

Miss Manners in Advice December 05, 2020

Thanking Neighbors and Friends Is Simple: Write to Them

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I underwent major surgery last year. I am recovering well, but it will, of course, take time to be up and moving normally. I live alone, having recently moved to the other side o... continue

Miss Manners in Advice December 04, 2020

Missing Watch Creates Dilemma

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A business associate bought me an expensive watch to celebrate completing a deal. I wear it whenever I see him, and he never fails to compliment it. But it’s not really my taste,... continue

Miss Manners in Advice December 03, 2020

Saving Face in Cases of Mistaken Identity

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at a small, socially distanced church service at a church I don’t regularly go to, although I have been there a couple of times over the past year. A few people there may r... continue

Miss Manners in Advice December 02, 2020

Exec’s Disgusting Habit Needs to Move Offscreen

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a lowly communications professional at a technology firm. When we have video calls with upper-level people, our wonderful leader spits tobacco juice into a clear plastic bot... continue