The fact that colleges, medical schools and medical residencies do not teach “RSVP” does not surprise Miss Manners.

GENTLE READER: The fact that colleges, medical schools and medical residencies do not teach “RSVP” does not surprise Miss Manners. But surely they should teach students the obligation to ...

Miss Manners: Can my ailing wife politely tell her to stop? Plus: My friend accepted, then canceled -- twice -- and I'm bothered.

Advice Best of Miss Manners: They’re medical residents but don’t know the meaning of ‘RSVP’ Published: Jun. 04, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Advice Miss Manners: Friend ignores my medical condition, and even insists on activities I can never enjoy Published: May. 12, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

GENTLE READER: The fact that colleges, medical schools and medical residencies do not teach “RSVP” does not surprise Miss Manners.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: In our neighborhood, there is a core group of about 25 residents who are very close, often taking trips together. We do not belong to that group, though we are friendly with ...

Advice Miss Manners: When someone wants to know who else is invited to the party, here’s what it tells you Published: Apr. 23, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Growing up, I was as bad a student as could be. I messed around so much, it felt like my entire childhood, I was being chased by school officials or my parents.

Advice Miss Manners: When I confided about my chemo side effects, I was told it was probably just old age Published: Feb. 11, 2025, 6:02 a.m.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Growing up, I was as bad a student as could be. I messed around so much, it felt like my entire childhood, I was being chased by school officials or my parents. I was lucky that ...