No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.

Further, they include table manners in this nasty sport. Lamentation over “which fork to use” is still cited as a trap, although it has been more than a century since highly specialized ...

Further, they include table manners in this nasty sport. Lamentation over “which fork to use” is still cited as a trap, although it has been more than a century since highly specialized ...

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

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

Further, they include table manners in this nasty sport. Lamentation over “which fork to use” is still cited as a trap, although it has been more than a century since highly specialized ...

While the letter writer's grandparents expected you to lick your plate clean, that doesn't mean it was mannerly.

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?

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 ...

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

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