DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have endured too many unsatisfactory meals at restaurants, and I am ready to begin returning the food to the kitchen. I am unsure how to do so, especially if I am dining with ...

Nowadays, it seems like parents don't want to teach their kids good manners anymore. When you go to a restaurant, it's not uncommon to see a child on their iPad or disrespecting their parents.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A close friend planned to throw a party themed around a pop-culture phenomenon she is passionate about, but that I have no interest in (and actually quite dislike). I initially ...

Dear Miss Manners: I participated in a vintage train excursion. At several points in the journey, the engineer stopped the train so that people could disembark to take photos and videos.

William Hanson doesn't make the rules, but he does enjoy them. He's one of the world's most trusted experts on good manners. Hanson offers bite sized advice on TikTok for everything from how to eat ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have twice invited a friend to parties after asking if the dates were open for her, and she accepted each time. About a week before each party, she said that she was going to ...

California couple Vikas Choudhary and Ridhi Sahni can’t agree on one thing: How polite must one be with ChatGPT? Choudhary, the founder of an artificial intelligence startup based in Palo Alto ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I are each attending high school reunions this year. We each had classmates whose parents we were close to at the time, and we’re wondering how to phrase a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: About two years ago, I completely and successfully left all social media behind. I also limited my texting to essential information. It has been largely a wonderful change in my ...

Using polite words and phrases will help you turn on the charm, navigate awkward moments and defuse tension. Here are a few that you should incorporate into everyday conversation. Polite words can ...

But good table manners involve a lot more than that. According to the workshop instructor, people should be happy and comfortable when they are dining with you. It sounds easy but it is not.