DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I purchased a new home -- hooray! It’s only 12 minutes down the road from where we ...

We all have a lot going on. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try to keep your commitments to your friends, etiquette ...

A well-set table sets the mood for your dinner party. Use clean linens, polished cutlery, and neatly arranged glassware. ...

Respecting personal space is important when dealing with silent guests at your dinner party. Make sure there's enough room between seating arrangements so that everyone feels comfortable moving ...

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

GENTLE READER: Then don’t call it a housewarming party. Named parties are associated with, as you accurately describe the ...

With Christmas dinner costs soaring, hosts face a dilemma: absorb the hefty bill or break tradition with a bold, ...

Miss Manners tackles relatives who won't stay out of the kitchen, when to begin eating, and how to reply when guests imply ...

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GENTLE READER: Wash your hands at the time appointed, hold hands during the prayer, and then, when everyone else starts to ...

For years we’ve been taught there’s a ‘right’ way to entertain. With rules to follow and etiquette to uphold, striving to be ...