Our grandparents would be baffled by the way we eat today. Once upon a time, mealtimes meant neatly laid tables, proper ...

Slouching at the table was a big no in every Mississippi household. Parents believed good posture showed self-respect and ...

In many Arab countries, silence at the table can be uncomfortable ... Where some hear lack of manners, others perceive gratitude. In Japan or China, a sip can be a way of saying "I like it". In other ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My cousin, with whom my husband and I are very close, is getting married. Unfortunately, there are a few problems. The initial issues included our limited finances, transportation ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was always taught that one’s bread plate is placed to the left. Whenever I am with a large group at a table at a wedding (or another function), at least one person always takes ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a neighbor who texts me on a fairly regular basis, asking me for all kinds of different things — usually food items. Miss Manners: I would prefer no gift at all over ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a neighbor who texts me on a fairly regular basis, asking me for all kinds of different things — usually food items. Related Articles Miss Manners: I refuse to be part of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was always taught that one’s bread plate is placed to the left. Whenever I am with a large group at a table at a wedding (or another function), at least one person always takes ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my husband and I went to a professional baseball game, part of our ticket package gave us access to a special club at the stadium that features a large buffet. Miss Manners: My ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my husband and I went to a professional baseball game, part of our ticket package gave us access to a special club at the stadium that features a large buffet. Related Articles ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my husband and I went to a professional baseball game, part of our ticket package gave us access to a special club at the stadium that features a large buffet. Miss Manners: We ...