Limerick, Pennsylvania — Showing thankfulness, whether by sharing blessings around the Thanksgiving dinner table or through ...
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who was insulted by a fussy dinner guest.
There’s a uniting theme when it comes to manners in Australia: in Australian English, good manners centre on honouring personal autonomy, egalitarianism and not appearing to tell people what to do.
At home or away, good table manners are important for kids to learn ... asking for permission to be excused if they have finished and the adults are lingering and talking is acceptable. Sitting for a ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Maybe I’m the one lacking in manners for bringing this up, but: Are there etiquette norms for death notices? My pet peeve is when there is no indication given for the cause of ...
One lesson on good manners parents don't seem to teach their kids anymore is making direct eye contact. This is something ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have achieved a small degree of social and political success in my community. Unfortunately, that is not the case for my husband. He is a wonderful spouse and does not cheat ...
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: A close friend planned to throw a ... I thought I would make other plans that evening, but many of the attendees are my good friends, and I would love to see them before/after ...
But more adults are now — literally — embracing them ... As one toy expert put it: “There’s a real comfort in squishing them.” Another good example is the vastly popular JellyCat soft toys, which have ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I co-hosted a small luncheon for ... At the party, I made sure that all items were labeled clearly on the dessert table. The sugar-free pastries were not touched, but my sponge ...