DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a few old friends scattered around the country who will only talk on the phone if they’re actively doing something else. This leads to a variety of acoustic challenges: wind ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am a woman with a deep voice and forthright manner. When I am on the phone with a call center, I am often called “sir.” I hate this. I think they should not assume. My first name ...

I always strive to enforce discipline and good manners in my household. As the adage goes, manners maketh man, and in this digital age, cell phone etiquette is a key area of interest. While some folks ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a very stressful job. I am connected to my phone almost 24/7, and I take all calls regardless of my location. Related Articles Miss Manners: I wanted to refuse my drink after ...

What do you do about friends who call from cell phones in grocery lines (I can hear the cash register), the lingerie department in a department store or stuck in traffic (I can hear the honking)? I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There’s a woman I’ve known for more than 40 years. We were close when our children were young, but we have not been in regular contact for many years. I still care a lot about her, ...