DEAR MISS MANNERS: I own a shop where I sell fine paper goods.After countless coffee spills and food stains on merchandise, I posted a “NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED” sign next to the front door.

Miss Manners suggests an alternative that might involve procuring a cat. Plus: I'm never going to drink the unlabeled wine my neighbor keeps giving me.

The philosopher shared the simple sign of having good manners that has nothing to do with etiquette. He referenced a quote from Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, saying, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I own a shop where I sell fine paper goods. After countless coffee spills and food stains on merchandise, I posted a “NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED” sign next to the front door.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I own a shop where I sell fine paper goods. After countless coffee spills and food stains on merchandise, I posted a “NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED” sign next to the front door.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My father has passed, and we received many condolence messages, memorial donations, meal deliveries, flowers and assistance in other ways. My mother, sister and I all live in ...

Good manners is a sign of respect for each other. Let's start by giving ourself a good, long and honest look in a mirror." — Thomas Ratkowski from Milwaukee.

Miss Manners suggests an alternative that might involve procuring a cat. Plus: I'm never going to drink the unlabeled wine my neighbor keeps giving me.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have become friends with another couple over the past two years, and we frequently invite them for dinner. Lately, I’ve noticed that the husband leaves the toilet seat up ...