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William Hanson is director and owner of The English Manner etiquette training institute in London. He shares etiquette tips with his more than six million followers on TikTok and Instagram. His ...
I have no patience for queue jumpers, happy to call them out whether at boarding gates, hotel bars and increasingly Edinburgh ...
GENTLE READER: Miss Manners agrees that if someone asks people to go ahead, then the request should be obeyed, as it may mask ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a gentleman who strives to live a mannerly life. In that regard, when riding public transportation, I ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I inherited a 1920s-era diamond ring and earrings. I remember my grandmother saying that with the ...
I have not discussed any of this with my wife. If I did and she brought it up with her daughter the reaction would be for the ...
Even if Miss Manners had inherited the crown jewels, she, like your grandmother, would never wear them during the day. But ...
They say that the best table manners are those that no one notices. That is, they manifest themselves in a relaxed and ...
Throughout our growing up years, our parents preached good manners. We’ve all learned the basics: Say “please” and “thank you ...
Finally, your parents raised you right if you speak kindly about others even when they're not around. Once again, it should ...
She's concerned with how the cards are addressed. Miss Manners is concerned with maintaining a business-like relationship.
In some cases, the friend in question actually carries more than platonic feelings for you. In others, it’s more of a big-brother vibe, where he simply doesn’t want to see you get hurt. Either way, he ...