DEAR MISS MANNERS: I receive a lot of unwanted telephone calls from telemarketers and real estate buyers who are seeking to buy my house. Many of these callers start out by asking for me by name and ...

You're just sitting enjoying your guacamole, and someone asks, "What’s your body count?" or "How come you don’t have any kids yet?" Some people often seem to forget the basic rules of decency, or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How does one politely, yet firmly, respond to people who insult one’s profession? I am a lawyer, and I say so when I’m asked what my profession is. Some people feel it is then their ...