When I had my hair done, the stylist and her assistant spent the entire time talking over my head. There was no way I could ...

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?

No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.

I don't know if the following tips are included, but here's what I do: When I meet someone for the first time, I say, "Tell me three things about yourself that you would like to share." As I listen to ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I just dropped my daughter off at college last week, and she’s already asking me to come back and pick her up ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A pair of neighbors hosted ... or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.) You can now check the status of ...

Dear Abby: When I confronted my mother about her extramarital affair, I was shocked that she suggested I was the one who should seek counseling. Can you belive that? I am in my late 20s. My mom and ...

Dear Abby: I have long traveled with my cousin, but she's aging, grumpy and unpleasant and may be showing signs of dementia. Needless to say, vacationing is not relaxing. How do I tell her I'd rather ...

P.S. And, please, give yourself time after the divorce is final rather than tie the knot again on the rebound. Dear Abby is ...

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

This woman recently accessed my apartment using a master key. Fortunately, I was home at the time. She was fired, but she was ...