One lesson on good manners parents don't seem to teach their kids anymore is making direct eye contact. This is something ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who has a question about when to clear ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When hosting a sit-down meal, which is more correct: to clear away plates as each diner finishes a course, ...

I thought gift-giving was the giver’s choice. Otherwise, it feels like the recipient is just placing their order with me.

An alert Person A may therefore wish to stand in such a way as to make advancement from the table difficult. Otherwise, the ...

GENTLE READER: “Before you begin, I should tell you that I will not hear my husband unjustly maligned. No doubt your feedback ...

GENTLE READER: The best counsel Miss Manners has for you is to invite guests who engage in conversation, so that they are not ...

Why isn’t the letter writer’s husband making any friends in their community?

GENTLE READER: That you need not include the cause of death in your condolence letter, merely your sympathy to the bereaved.

A tip on keeping salads crisp and more November 6 birthday horoscope and your daily astrology Miss Manners: Is it rude to put a credit card on a table at a restaurant before the server brings the ...

A letter writer was annoyed when fellow tourists chastised others to remain quiet while they filmed scenery. Dear Miss Manners: I participated in a vintage train excursion. At several points in the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it OK for my roommate to put her feet on our landlady’s nice coffee table? We live with her in her house. GENTLE READER: Only if your roommate is looking for a quick exit ...