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Miss Manners asks, "Why is it that your friends are dictating what time they show up at your house in the first place?" ...
They say that the best table manners are those that no one notices. That is, they manifest themselves in a relaxed and ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a tremor in my hands, worse in my dominant hand, and it affects my table manners. In public, I try ...
I have discovered that my husband’s small business has been sending out birthday/anniversary cards addressed to clients by ...
Table manners and dining etiquette may go hand in hand, but they're not one in the same. What's the difference between these eating essentials?
Advice Miss Manners: Europeans did not like this one dining habit I have, was it wrong? Published: Jun. 10, 2025, 11:00 a.m.
Has it been a while since someone asked you out on a second date? Studies reveal that these eight table manners can secretly gross men out, so follow these tips to prevent any awkwardness.
Advice Miss Manners: Does ordering a cup of coffee entitle you to 3 hours hogging a table? Published: Jan. 23, 2025, 10:30 a.m.
Which fork to use is a trap!Advice Miss Manners: Should we set out spoons at every meal, or only when serving soup? Published: Aug. 26, 2024, 5:42 a.m.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is a polite way to let adult guests know your dinner table rules? We have a no-phones rule at the dinner table, which I tell children when they visit. But at a recent ...
In today's column, Miss Manners advises a reader on how to get her husband to improve his table manners. Getty Images/Tetra images RF ...