We are nearing the Holiday season and that means lots of gatherings and parties will be happening and we’ve got etiquette ...

Unfortunately, there is the potential that their contribution is tainted -- and being the host, the unfortunate results are ...

Most hosts are satisfied with that -- and probably grateful to get any definite answer. Should one be so rude as to ask why ...

Unfortunately, there is the potential that their contribution is tainted — and being the host, the unfortunate results are on ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Each year, Halloween heralds my own personal horror: the season during which my family harasses me to provide them with a list of items that I would like for Christmas. I abhor this ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am expecting my second daughter in March. Our families are both looking forward to having a baby shower for two main reasons: This will be the first shower we’ve had, because we ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My family is planning a big holiday party, to take place at my club. My son, my daughter and I are each ...

Polite conversation is the heart of any social gathering. At formal dinners, steer clear of controversial topics like ...

Proper table manners are essential in any business dining situation. Start by waiting for everyone to be seated before ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We are frequent cruisers. That means we share spaces such as elevators, dining rooms, theaters, lounges, etc., with fellow cruisers we don’t know. We have always had pleasant times ...