Should the first line contain her name and “Ph.D.,” then the other credentials underneath? There are four titles to include.

GENTLE READER: Technically -- a qualifier Miss Manners uses to emphasize that there are more important issues to consider -- ...

GENTLE READER: While she appreciates the adoration and deplores the incoherent instruction you received, Miss Manners feels ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work in an informal environment (academia) where I receive a set salary. It is the kind of job where the amount of work fluctuates and sometimes requires me to work more than ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a company holiday party, one of my colleagues decided not to partake of the wine that was offered.

GENTLE READER: Technically -- a qualifier Miss Manners uses to emphasize that there are more important issues to consider -- ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: You’ve always advised against mixing social life with work, although I’m not sure why. And now I read that the generation entering the workforce agrees with you, and is not ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After 25 years at the same company, my role was eliminated by the parent corporation. When it comes to former co-workers, who should call whom after such a job loss? I consider this ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling persistent questioning about weight loss methods when diet and exercise success is met with skepticism.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My work friend has asked me to lunch a few times, but I just can’t afford to go out. I don’t want to assume she is treating me, but I also don’t want to discuss my financial ...

Work might be a bit more pleasant for everyone if more people practiced good manners at the office, whether it’s remembering to say please and thank you or waiting one’s turn to talk. Only about a ...