DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was invited to a baby shower, and the invitation included a link to an expensive registry. I happily RSVP’d, ordered a gift and put the date on my calendar.

I feel like I have to defend my choices, but I really don’t know what to say to stop them from these comments. Another cousin will stare at me (and others as well) and then say, “You look tired.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was invited to a baby shower, and the invitation included a link to an expensive registry. I happily RSVP’d, ordered a gift and put the date on my calendar. I then noticed ...

A chef who served a Sunday dinner of homemade soup and dessert was disappointed with their father-in-law’s review of the meal.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a good relationship with my neighbors across the street -- we’re not friends, but we have a nice, friendly manner with each other. Occasionally they ask me to bring ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son hosted a small gathering of family and close friends at a local restaurant in honor of my retirement. One of the guests stated that she would be returning from a birthday ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a 1-year-old grandchild who lives 90 miles from us. Our frustration comes from their parents advising us to purchase gifts only from their curated wish list. They ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a Ph.D. student in a college town where the local public bus also serves as the campus bus, and students get free fare. As a result, it is often very crowded, mostly with ...

Dear Miss Manners: Should a daughter spend Father’s Day with her husband or her father? I haven’t seen my daughter on Father’s Day since she got married 18 years ago.

Advice Miss Manners: Money is so tight I can’t go out with my friends Published: Jun. 15, 2025, 6:00 a.m.