This is unfortunate, as table manners are essential to everyday life. From meeting their future partner's parents to going out to a work dinners, proper manners are important if you want to make a ...

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.

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

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When hosting a sit-down meal, which is more correct: to clear away plates as each diner finishes a course, or to wait until all have finished eating before clearing the table?

An alert Person A may therefore wish to stand in such a way as to make advancement from the table difficult ... (Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com ...

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 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Please help me with line etiquette when faced with the following scenario. Person A enters the post office and gets behind five people in line. There is a group at the table ...

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 ...

We’re reluctant send baby gifts to couples who never thanked us for wedding gifts DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it OK for my roommate to put her feet on our landlady’s nice coffee table? We live with ...

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 ...

At the party, I made sure that all items were labeled clearly on the dessert table. The sugar-free ... Today’s daily horoscope for Nov. 10, 2024 Miss Manners: Please stop calling me ‘mom’!