Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

We never receive a “thank you” for anything we do for some of them. Most of them are old enough to have better manners than ...

DEAR UNAPPRECIATED: Just this. Feel free to unburden yourselves to the worst offenders. Tell them in plain English that when ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is a ride on a motorcycle a good idea for a first date? My date showed up carrying two helmets and wearing ...

Some companies are acting preemptively. Delta Airlines is encouraging kindness between customers and employees with a ...

Dear Embarrassed: You’re right that table manners matter, but so does tact. Since you’ve already tried mentioning it without ...

DEAR EMBARRASSED: You’re right that table manners matter, but so does tact. Since you’ve already tried mentioning it without success, focus on scaling back your get-togethers, keeping them casual. If ...

Buster Bloodvessel’s veteran ska revivalists bring the party to one of Leeds’s favourite venues. It says much for the ...

My husband and I are retired and happy. Each of us was married before. We're not rich, but we get by without help from anyone ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My fiance and I have selected a stunning cathedral for our wedding. He has a deep appreciation for ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader who believes tipping is optional, ...

Why am I expected to tip and supplement a stranger’s income? If you’re not making enough money, get a different job!