This was disruptive to at least one person, who had anticipated paying their separate check via a card, and who didn’t therefore bring cash.

We were very generous when this millionaire couple got married. But when it was their turn to return the favor, they gave ...

The niece/bride is an attorney, her husband is a social media influencer, and they are worth millions. They live in a million ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a family dispute over gift-giving obligations ...

Dear Miss Manners: We have a close friend who gives gifts we are not wild about, but display anyway. If she does not see her ...

There's a whole lot of who got what for whom, and who makes more money, etc., in this letter. Miss Manners sets it straight.

The niece’s frank response, however, was rude. Miss Manners will therefore sign off on your not attending her baby shower or ...

When opening gifts after the honeymoon, my son and his wife were hurt that the niece and her husband gave nothing.

The niece’s frank response, however, was rude. Miss Manners will therefore sign off on your not attending her baby shower or ...

The niece’s frank response, however, was rude. Miss Manners will therefore sign off on your not attending her baby shower or ...

In 2023, I gave my husband’s niece a lovely wedding shower at a restaurant. It included lunch and mimosas. The luncheon was ...

Now, for younger people, all of these are perfectly normal ways to acknowledge gratitude. They grew up in an era where manners leaned casual, friendly and conversational. To them, “No problem” means ...