One aspect of meals that is almost as important to me as what my children eat is how they eat. And by "how" I don't mean whether they make healthy choices or eat appropriate portions. I mean how the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I enjoy socializing with a group of women in my community. There is a group text for 14 of us who often get together for social events. Recently, a few of the ladies discussed how ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Are the rules about discussing religion in social settings somewhat relaxed when someone volunteers that they (or their family) are clergy? For instance, I’d never ask someone I ...

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 ...

These days, the words "etiquette" and "manners" are used more or less interchangeably. Maybe etiquette is seen as a fancier set of manners -- the kind of fork-crossing, tea-stirring social cues you ...

This week, Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Does opting out of any and all social networks make you seem "suspicious"? Subscribe ...

Some people were never taught how to treat others, and it shows. While traditional manners and etiquette have shifted and evolved over time, with modern expressions changing with every new generation, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I are frequently invited to another couple’s parties. We are all gay, male seniors. One member of this couple seems to be going through some cognitive issues. He ...