From fish fries and seafood boils to potlucks and pie swaps, these supper traditions remind us that good food, shared stories, and simple hospitality are what make gathering so special.

GENTLE READER: You found the questions rude because you believe that no self-respecting host would serve guests precooked ...

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.

These days, proper holiday etiquette may mean something like a potluck. This rule isn’t exactly new, though. After all, Mama ...

I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look over, notice me not eating, and try to persuade me to go ahead ...

My friends made their choices, placed pastries on plates and proceeded to dissect cream-filled puff pastries with fork and ...

While these characters are iconic, Yellowstone's Beth Dutton, Family Guy's Peter Griffin, and The Boys' Homelander would ruin ...

Earlier this year, mealtime at my house was feeling out of control. My kids were talking with their mouths open and complaining about each others poor manners. We introduced new rules gradually to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After a meal at a restaurant, my mother is in the habit of vigorously rubbing both of her hands with one or two lemon slices, squeezing the juice into her palms, pouring water onto ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Eight videos portray individuals from the Niger Delta in Nigeria, eating meals that highlight the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was always taught that one’s bread plate is placed to the left. Whenever I am with a large group at a table at a wedding (or another function), at least one person always takes ...