I had the opportunity to speak by phone with writer and podcaster Jennifer L. Scott. The author of the Madame Chic books — ...

In such a situation, we must teach six basic manners to children to prevent them from ... should not start eating until ...

Teaching good manners to children is an essential part of their upbringing. Good manners not only help children develop ...

Over 2,000 years ago, the Greek philosopher, Plato, supposedly quipped to his young protégé, Socrates, “The children now love ...

I’m at a loss for polite refusals that let the friend know that I like them, but not the activity they’ve invited me to.

Opinion: Schools report more bullying and verbal abuse. We blame the pandemic for the erosion of social skills but the coarsening of political debate also may contribute.

Today is “Telephone Tuesday.” Statistically, it’s the day of the year when the most phone calls are made. It’s the day after ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) will change politeness once more. McKinsey, a consultancy, reckons soft skills will become only ...

I was a 7-year-old at the dinner table with ... basic table manners. Plopping his dimpled elbows on his high chair tray, he proclaimed, “No bows, no bows.” It was my brother’s first recognizable ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My spouse and I received a substantial cash gift from my parents to celebrate our elopement. They ...

Being rude to a restaurant server is never a good look for anyone, regardless of their status. These are some of the worst in ...

A trio of Chinese pandas recreated an almost-identical goldilocks scene as they sat down eating bamboo shoots around a tiny ...