Thanksgiving in Texas means turkey and dressing, celebrating traditions that focus on gratitude and togetherness, not just ...

Both experts agree: showing up empty-handed is one of the rudest guest behaviors. “A small gift signals appreciation and sets ...

Curious how Washington families dined in the ’60s? These forgotten dinner table traditions will have today’s kids saying, ...

From pasta to pizza, these eight foods expose quiet class differences—restaurant workers can instantly spot who still eats ...

Dinner table exits required formal permission in 1960s Georgia homes. Children sat through entire meals, regardless of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I flew to the home of a friend to help her with a project as a favor. She has two cats, and unfortunately, ...

To be clear, Miss Manners does not condone the practice. But if you are squeamish, she would suggest that you not look too ...

GENTLE READER: You have neglected to mention to Miss Manners how you addressed it here. If you said, “I’m sorry, but I seem ...

In a world where social etiquette constantly evolves, there are some timeless table manners that never go out of style. From the way we hold our cutlery to the way we chew our food, good table manners ...

Last week, when meeting someone for the first time, we agreed to meet at a coffee shop. As I entered, a woman with a limp also approached, so I held ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After a meal at a restaurant, my mother is in the habit of vigorously rubbing both of her hands with one ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a daughter's embarrassment over her mother's ...