You might take offense when people from other countries call Americans “rude.” But even if you think your manners are impeccable and you know the polite thing to do in most situations, you have to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had a formal sit-down dinner for eight guests at my home. One guest was on her phone nearly the whole time -- texting and even watching live videos that her friends posted while ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: In connection with a question about butter pats, a letter writer stated, “I know that dinner rolls and butter are not traditionally part of a formal dinner service.” You didn’t ...

Dear Miss Manners: In connection with a question about butter pats, a letter writer stated, "I know that dinner rolls and butter are not traditionally part of a formal dinner service." You didn't ...