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?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A pair of neighbors hosted my wife and me for an impromptu dinner, to which we contributed a nice salad.

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 ...

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

However, we just learned that our companion intends to bring her extremely unruly “comfort” poodle -- not only to the opera, ...

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: My husband and I just learned that ... But surely the gathering of a family is a fine opportunity to spread good news.

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 ...