Of all that was said about Tom Stoppard after last week’s news of the playwright’s death, it was striking to see how many times people mentioned his manners. They were “famously good”, said fellow ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We went to breakfast this morning with four people total, and I informed the waitress beforehand that we’d like separate, individual checks. One of the participants piped up when I ...

DEAR ANNIE: I have a good friend “Amy,” who is a great lady. We’ve known each other for about 15 years, but we reconnected about two years ago and started attending events together, including dinners ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is a ride on a motorcycle a good idea for a first date? My date showed up carrying two helmets and wearing a leather jacket. I had to put my arms around him so as not to fall off ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do you gently decline Christmas invitations from a friend when the people they invite are all couples, and the women don’t really like you? We are all seniors. Related Articles ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am the “last hostess standing” in my family and an associated circle of older friends. Everyone else has a reason why folks cannot gather at their house. Related Articles Miss ...

Of all that was said about Tom Stoppard after last week’s news of the playwright’s death, it was striking to see how many times people mentioned his manners. They were “famously good”, said fellow ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Of all that was said about Tom Stoppard after last week’s news of the playwright’s death, it was striking to ...

Dear Miss Manners: Why is tipping expected? I was under the impression that it was up to the customer. In my state, servers are paid minimum wage, so it’s not a question of being underpaid. And why am ...

Black Friday Shoppers enter Macy's flagship store at opening time in New York on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) As shoppers flood stores across the country during the year’s ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have received cards from a number of couples who are 30 to 40 years younger than we are. The return addresses and printed signatures are first-name only. Should we respond in ...