Most households have entrenched views about whether it's OK to watch football games during the holiday. Make sure you know ...
GENTLE READER: Wash your hands at the time appointed, hold hands during the prayer, and then, when everyone else starts to ...
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 offers subtle solution for hygiene-conscious diners caught ...
Deep, repeated breaths can also help lower the stress level that comes along with a disagreement, she said. If needed, step away briefly to refill a drink, take a walk, or take some time for one's ...
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader who wonders what to say if guests ask if ...
To properly set a table, you will need a table cloth or table runner, a place mat, dinner plates, napkins, silverware (forks, ...
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 — ...
GENTLE READER: You found the questions rude because you believe that no self-respecting host would serve guests precooked ...
Some hosts accept help offers from guests because they can’t think of a nice way to decline. But if you as a guest want to be ...
Miss Manners tackles relatives who won't stay out of the kitchen, when to begin eating, and how to reply when guests imply ...
I’m well aware that, yes, I could in fact begin eating, but I’m intentionally choosing to wait out of consideration.