"Good manners are always in style." Lizabeth Fleenor imparted that lesson about etiquette from Tuesday through Thursday ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What do you think about employers who let their children come around the workplace to sell goodies to their employees? And worse yet, what about when the boss himself escorts his ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper dining etiquette with regard to the hand that is not holding a utensil? When we traveled to Europe, the locals did not like that my unused arm was in my lap, as ...

Many people who were raised with good manners had parents who modeled certain behaviors. Whether it was saying "please" and "thank you" or being socially aware of others in public, they were taught to ...

For more than four decades, Judith Martin, better known as “Miss Manners,” has guided readers through life’s most awkward social dilemmas, offering sharp wit, classic etiquette principles and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the history and reason for using white table napkins? GENTLE READER: The reason for using them is that the stains show. Which is also a reason for not using them. Please ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend called me asking if she could crash at my place that same day. I thought that was super-rude. Miss Manners: Did she cross the line by wearing my fiance’s jacket? Miss ...

While there are certainly some social norms and old-fashioned etiquette expectations — like "respecting your elders" without reservation or certain dress codes — that no longer make sense or feel ...

A non-scientific survey of 105 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel readers found that 92% believe manners are declining. Readers cited various reasons for the decline, including politics, social media, lack of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend called me asking if she could crash at my place that same day. I thought that was super-rude. Related Articles Miss Manners: I’m working on anger management, but these ...