Cutting them up to remove the pits seems excessive, but just spitting out the pits into a napkin doesn’t seem proper, either.

Now that we know the dog is going, we want to bow out of the engagement but would prefer to do it in the least hurtful way.

Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?

At a bowling party for my 40th birthday, my dad brought his girlfriend. It didn’t take her long to try to take over the whole ...

But if they are talking pleasantries, you may smile or laugh or add something and see if it takes. There is a good chance ...

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It’s challenging to go anywhere when you feel that people are staring at you, and even worse when you add in the possibility ...

The sign at the health clinic I visit regularly says tipping the valet is not required — so I don’t. But one day, the valet ...

I enjoy seeing social media posts from my old college friend. But recently, her husband has stopped appearing in her posts and I’d like to ask her why. Would that be too invasive?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a friend concerned about their allergy issues.

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By doing so, she is telling her friends how much they need to spend and depriving them of the fun of choosing a special gift ...