Knowing how to behave at meals isn't just about proper etiquette. Turns out, your table manners send coded messages about you ...

When I had my hair done, the stylist and her assistant spent the entire time talking over my head. There was no way I could ...

I had the opportunity to speak by phone with writer and podcaster Jennifer L. Scott. The author of the Madame Chic books — ...

But if they are talking pleasantries, you may smile or laugh or add something and see if it takes. There is a good chance ...

At a bowling party for my 40th birthday, my dad brought his girlfriend. It didn’t take her long to try to take over the whole ...

Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...

In a world that, for the most part, still values respect, kindness, and empathy, instilling good manners in our children is ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.

A gracious letter, paired with a token present that shows you pay attention to their style, is perfect. Other than that, Miss ...

Dear Miss Manners: I have a good friend who is the polar opposite of me on politics, religion and almost every other subject.

My friend started a new charity and is asking her circle for donations. But I choose the causes I support carefully and her’s ...