When you meet someone—whether it’s for the first or tenth time— extend your hand for a handshake. Make it firm but not ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a play at a theater that had just one single-stall ladies’ room. When I was finished using the ...

Imagine stepping into a 1960s New York dining room, where kids were expected to finish everything on their plate, milk was ...

GENTLE READER: The artists will understand if you do not drop your fork every five minutes to stop and applaud. And the servers will appreciate it. DEAR MISS MANNERS: A graduate from a Seven Sisters ...

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When live artists are performing music during the dinner hour at a restaurant, is it rude not to applaud ...

Step back into the past and discover surprising Ohio chili supper rules, from etiquette to toppings, that would baffle modern ...

While there’s certainly something to be said for those traditions, entertaining doesn’t always have to be so put-together and ...

The forest-scene wallpaper by Arts and Crafts designer William Morris celebrates the rural setting of the vicarage, and adds ...

The Wellsboro Diner has witnessed decades of local history from its perch on Main Street. It’s been the setting for first dates that led to marriages, business deals sealed with handshakes over coffee ...

Table etiquette extends beyond mere rules, reflecting culture, respect, and character. Simple gestures like posture and attentiveness create lasting impressions, signaling consideration and ...

At first glance, these rules might feel fussy, even outdated. But there’s a reason they’ve survived. They make dining smoother. They reduce awkwardness. They show a quiet respect for everyone involved ...