GENTLE READER: Wash your hands at the time appointed, hold hands during the prayer, and then, when everyone else starts to ...
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader who wonders what to say if guests ask if ...
However, it seems like other folks never got this same lesson. I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look over, notice me not eating, and try to persuade me to go ahead and dig in — ...
We all hold certain truths to be self-evident when it comes to dining out. You wait to be seated, you use your napkin, and ...
GENTLE READER: You found the questions rude because you believe that no self-respecting host would serve guests precooked ...
Liam Thompson teaches his dog table manners in clever pet lessons.
I’m well aware that, yes, I could in fact begin eating, but I’m intentionally choosing to wait out of consideration.
GENTLE READER: A polite way would be to say, “Thank you; I will in just a moment.” Miss Manners agrees with you that it is ...