In a world that, for the most part, still values respect, kindness, and empathy, instilling good manners in our children is ...

Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?

GENTLE READER: Your confidence that you are not required to reciprocate in your apartment, though technically correct, ...

No one likes bad manners. Woe-be-tied the person who chastises the offender. That would be bad manners. You can’t win. Respect, civility, rudeness and bad manners have become common on TV, on social ...

Dear Miss Manners: In my grandparents’ home, no food was allowed to go to waste. After a meal, if there was any food left on ...

A gracious letter, paired with a token present that shows you pay attention to their style, is perfect. Other than that, Miss ...

It’s challenging to go anywhere when you feel that people are staring at you, and even worse when you add in the possibility ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a good friend who is the polar opposite of me on politics, religion and almost every other subject.

Miss Manners suggests a compromise, but only for your more intimate friends: Ask one or two of them to keep you company while ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I will be hosting a family gathering for our kids and grandkids. On top of having many people to feed, there are my (medically dictated) dietary restrictions to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My cousin invited me for dinner on a Sunday night and asked me to bring wine and a dessert. When I got there, she said it had been a very busy weekend and she hadn’t had time ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m wondering how to address my 10-year-old granddaughter when she says things that are unkind to me. She has a habit of putting down her younger brother (saying he’s stupid ...