Miss Manners: Don’t tell me to start eating before everyone is served their meals!

I’m well aware that, yes, I could in fact begin eating, but I’m intentionally choosing to wait out of consideration.
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Miss Manners: Waiting until everyone is served before starting to eat

I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look over, notice me not eating, and try to persuade me to go ahead ...

Miss Manners: Don’t tell me to start eating. I know the rules.

However, it seems like other folks never got this same lesson. I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look ...

Miss Manners: I can’t keep my aunt out of the kitchen while cooking Thanksgiving dinner

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a concerned host seeking advice on preventing relatives from touching and sampling food during Thanksgiving preparation.

Dear Miss Manners: How can I keep guests out of my kitchen?

Dear Miss Manners: My home has an open floor plan with the kitchen, living room and dining area all combined. This leads to guests meandering through the kitchen area while we’re preparing food.

Miss Manners: Family’s favorite topic of discussion is bride-to-be’s ‘inappropriate’ wedding choices

Some crimes she has committed include holding the event on a Thursday and requesting that guests RSVP using a QR code ...

Miss Manners: Is it rude to mix friend groups at my housewarming party?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a mother of three seeking advice on entertaining ...

Miss Manners: The older women made a list of things the bride is doing wrong

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My 30-year-old cousin is getting married, and my relatives believe she is doing everything wrong. In fact, ...

Miss Manners: The best housewarming party etiquette is obvious, once you hear it

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I purchased a new home -- hooray! It’s only 12 minutes down the road from where we ...