DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my husband and I treat family to dinner, my husband insists on asking me how much we should tip. He doesn’t lower his voice when he asks, and then he argues about tipping the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m struggling to accept the palates of my in-laws. We frequently share meals with two generations of my husband’s family: The older generation only likes their ethnic cuisine and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I was growing up, it wasn’t unusual to see a woman lunching alone at a restaurant, all decked out in hat and gloves. Related Articles Miss Manners: I’m tired of hearing ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband is extremely frugal with money (maybe too much so) and we don’t spend much outside of bills or basic necessities. My parents, on the other hand, go out to eat pretty much ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I was growing up, it wasn’t unusual to see a woman lunching alone at a restaurant, all decked out in hat and gloves. As more women entered the workforce and began traveling for ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My brother and sister-in-law invited my family of four for a dinner of corned beef and cabbage to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. They also invited my mom and dad, along with my aunt, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I was growing up, my mother was adamant that I learn proper manners, especially at the dinner table. Bad table manners were my mother’s pet peeve, and they became mine, as well ...