So let’s not jump to condemning your friends by setting rules and deadlines for returning calls. Yours are evidently not ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am blessed with a wonderful doctor who is caring, highly intelligent, personable and who always has time ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin offers advice on recognizing a physician's dedication and personal concern without expensive gifts.

The American color of mourning is black, although the code is only sporadically observed (except in cases of funerals for ...

I am blessed with a wonderful doctor who is caring, highly intelligent, personable and who always has time for me. I thank ...

We are holding a celebration of life for my 28-year-old son at an airplane hangar. I’m saying to “wear anything” because we ...

The American color of mourning is black, although the code is only sporadically observed (except in cases of funerals for ...

I’m saying “Wear anything!” because we want it to be about celebrating his life more than mourning his death. I plan to wear ...

Do you make a distinction between funerals and celebrations of life, or do you believe mourning prevails regardless?

The American color of mourning is black, although the code is only sporadically observed (except in cases of funerals for ...

Dear Miss Manners: We are holding a celebration of life for my 28-year-old son at an airplane hangar. I’m saying “Wear ...

I have responded by telling them politely that the issue is a private family matter, and that I prefer not to discuss it with ...