It's the annual requested thanksgiving story of manners and best behavior at Thanksgiving dinner with my family.

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have their autumnal candles lit, their Thanksgiving plans set and the kids' penchant for political ...

From keeping elbows off the table to formal napkin use, these California dinner traditions would shock modern children.

Resting your elbows on the table was considered incredibly rude and sloppy in 1960s South Carolina homes. Kids learned early ...

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 ...

However, it seems like other folks never got this same lesson. I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look ...

Dear Miss Manners: My home has an open floor plan with the kitchen, living room and dining area all combined. This leads to guests meandering through the kitchen area while we’re preparing food.

Most households have entrenched views about whether it's OK to watch football games during the holiday. Make sure you know ...

Dear Miss Manners: I have a very close friend I have known for a long time. I enjoy seeing her and her husband. However, ...

Not all conventional etiquette rules for the holidays still apply. Here are the rules etiquette experts say might be negotiable this holiday season.