Knowing how to behave at meals isn't just about proper etiquette. Turns out, your table manners send coded messages about you ...

When I had my hair done, the stylist and her assistant spent the entire time talking over my head. There was no way I could ...

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

At a bowling party for my 40th birthday, my dad brought his girlfriend. It didn’t take her long to try to take over the whole ...

GENTLE READER: Funny. Miss Manners is more accustomed to being asked how to stay out of beauty salon conversations, not how ...

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

Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...

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

One way we can honor the lives of those who died is by extending moments of unity—like the one we witnessed for far too brief ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

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

Dear Miss Manners: I have a good friend who is the polar opposite of me on politics, religion and almost every other subject.