William Hanson: Five ways manners changed in 2025

In a fast-changing world, etiquette is changing all the time, says manners expert William Hanson – but this year felt more ...

Miss Manners: How do I get my hoarder friend to stop sending me junk?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling unwanted gifts from a hoarder friend.

Miss Manners: Are you sure you’re friends?

She insists on sending me Christmas and birthday gifts, and sometimes even half-birthday gifts. These presents are always ...

Miss Manners: Annoying friend poaches random junk from her overblown hoard; mails it to me as a ‘gift’

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend from childhood who is a wealthy, narcissistic hoarder. This means she spends all her time ...
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Miss Manners: My hoarder friend keeps sending me boxes of useless gifts

She just paid $36 to mail me a Christmas gift containing this junk, all of which I would value at a total of $10 at best.

Miss Manners: Can I tell my hoarder friend to stop sending me her unwanted crap for Christmas?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend from childhood who is a wealthy, narcissistic hoarder. This means she spends all her time ...

Miss Manners: My friend’s hoarding is ruining our friendship

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend from childhood who is a wealthy, narcissistic hoarder. This means she spends all her time ...
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Should You Open A Gift Right Away—Or Wait? Here's What Etiquette Experts Say

While I love that my friends and family still give me birthday presents, I never quite know the right way to react. Do I unwrap it immediately? What if I’m in a group and only one person brought ...

Miss Manners: Friend sends the most useless, nonsense gifts every year, no matter what I say to her

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend from childhood who is a wealthy, narcissistic hoarder. This means she spends all her time ...

How Smartphones Stole Christmas (And What Parents Can Do About It)

Evidence in the UK suggests the biggest distraction from the Christmas togetherness won’t be toys, television, or even work ...

Miss Manners: You wouldn’t believe the gifts she gives me. I want her to stop.

This is really annoying, verging on passive-aggressive. I’ve told her many times she should not send me gifts, that a card is ...
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The Type Of Tip Most Restaurant Servers Would Rather Give Back

If you're thinking of giving your restaurant server this type of tip, just hold onto it for yourself instead. Money is ...