Why do you think it’s considered rude to correct someone’s bad manners? GENTLE READER: It’s not always rude: Parents can ...

Dear Miss Manners: If I get an email that says my life insurance is being terminated for nonpayment, I ought to be able to quickly and urgently reply that it WAS paid and provide the details of the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I frequently attend team lunches and dinners with my immediate department members, both supervisors and associates. These dining experiences are mostly personal affairs and come ...

As social isolation grows and basic interactions with others become more sparse in our society, it’s not surprising that the traditional norms and manners that defined communication are dwindling.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am wondering how one responds to people who offer rude and unsolicited commentary on one’s alma mater. I was introduced to the friends of a neighbor, and the question “Where do ...

Many people who were raised with good manners had parents who modeled certain behaviors. Whether it was saying "please" and "thank you" or being socially aware of others in public, they were taught to ...

Dear Miss Manners: My adult daughters learned etiquette from me. It was passed down from my mother. Somewhere along the line, the old etiquette has been forgotten and new manners have been invented by ...

Dear Miss Manners: I frequently attend team lunches and dinners with my immediate department members, both supervisors and associates. These dining experiences are mostly personal affairs and come ...