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 ...

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are officially married! The actress uploaded a series of photos documenting the duo as a bride and groom on Saturday, September 27, 2025. She captioned the post, "🤍 9.27 ...

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

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 ...

At first glance, these rules might feel fussy, even outdated.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 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a neighbor who texts me on a fairly regular basis, asking me for all kinds of different things — usually food items. Miss Manners: I offer my cheek but she swoops for my lips ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was always taught that one’s bread plate is placed to the left. Whenever I am with a large group at a table at a wedding (or another function), at least one person always takes ...

“Table manners have definitely not gone out of style,” says Diane Gottsman, author of “Modern Etiquette for a Better Life,” and founder of the Protocol School of Texas. Following are several examples ...