Miss Manners: She threatened to call the cops on me in church I tapped her knee before asking her to stop filing her nails. She said that was assault.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to navigating social dining with celiac disease.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I go to someone’s house, is it rude to say “Beat it!” to their dog when it tries to jump up on me or lick me?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two teachers at the school where I teach had babies. The school had separate baby showers for each of them, and I gave a gift at each shower.

Advice Miss Manners: ‘That ingratitude is common does not make it acceptable’ Published: Jun. 24, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Miss Manners suspects it is the fussy name and the embellishments that condemn handkerchiefs as frivolous.

I feel it would be nice if Miss Manners would acknowledge that electronic thank-yous are as valid as handwritten in today’s communication environment.

Miss Manners: Nobody left hungry but I heard that one guest was complaining. Plus: I bought a baby gift, and now I find out it's not enough.

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.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was on a flight and sitting in the aisle seat. The middle seat and window seat were occupied by strangers. The plane had landed, and people were standing in the aisle waiting ...