Letter writer doesn’t want to invite family to son’s out of state graduation if they can’t provide a party afterwards.

A supportive stepmom faces a difficult choice when her stepson invites her to his high school graduation, but his mother ...

Through the years, we have known some of our relatives to look down on us. I feel horrible; I’m not trying to make my husband ...

The couple wants to celebrate their son's accomplishment. But without a family party after the event, would any of them ...

GENTLE READER: Here is another argument against inviting the extended family to a graduation: Graduation ceremonies can be ...

GENTLE READER: It stands for “Ms.” It is so useful that Miss (sic) Manners cannot understand the prejudice some people have ...

I find it offensive to ask family members to pay for airfare, expensive hotels and food while we provide nothing.

A small history lesson: Centuries ago, the all-purpose female honorific was Mistress, and it was as devoid of marital status ...

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In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to navigating family expectations for an out-of-state ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son is graduating with honors from a very selective university. My husband wants to invite family from ...

I find it offensive to ask family members to pay for airfare, expensive hotels and food while we provide nothing.