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

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

Table manners have definitely not gone out of style,” says Diane Gottsman, author of “Modern Etiquette for a Better Life,” ...

In a world where dining etiquette is evolving faster than you can say ‘pass the salt,’ some old-school table manners have taken a backseat. From waiting for everyone to be served to discreetly ...

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?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names ...

director of etiquette training institute The English Manner... There's a saying: 'On the Continent, people have good food; in England, people have good table manners.' Perhaps the fact that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Because of a chronic illness, I have to go to a clinic in an urban setting three to four times per week.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I were meeting another couple at a restaurant for dinner, and we arrived 15 minutes before our ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: In this modern age ... Several years ago, he installed himself at the kitchen table, where, for years, I had done my own work (household bills, etc.). There wasn’t so much ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I will be hosting ... As we were being escorted to our table, the host asked, “Why do you have that thing? Is it your back? Your hips? Your legs?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My 11-year-old granddaughter wants to register online for birthday gifts for her party. I told her I didn’t think that was appropriate, especially for 11-year-olds.