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

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 — ...

Honestly, this list sounds like the house rules for my son’s elementary school classroom. But I suppose this is where we are ...

Not sure which was the more shocking political development last week: Georgia U.S. Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation ...

Carolyn Rothermel taught two levels of “Mind Your Manners” programs, one for first- and second-graders and another for third- ...

Have you taken the Bloomberg AI-dentity Quiz? I did, and it pegged me as a “cautious optimist.” That seemed about right — but my sense of optimism was tested recently. No, I wasn’t reading “If Anyone ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was in an upscale restaurant and the 20-something server totally messed up. The appetizers never arrived, our order was incorrect, etc. The young woman gave a half-hearted apology ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a man with curly hair. A year ago, I decided to grow it out. Today I went in for a haircut. Miss Manners: The women are having fun picking on the bride behind her back Miss ...

Miss Manners: She was blatantly using the tablecloth as a napkin Miss Manners: Is it rude to ignore a friend’s annoying text? Miss Manners: I got stuck with a huge wine bill for somebody else’s dinner ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have seen a close relative in the news for something nefarious. I know they must be upset by the reports, and I sincerely feel bad for them, as I know this action was out of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have seen a close relative in the news for something nefarious. I know they must be upset by the reports, and I sincerely feel bad for them, as I know this action was out of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it wrong not to give feedback? I am expected to “like,” whether virtually or in person, every little thing seen, done or eaten by my friends. Every item I buy and every service I ...