They say that the best table manners are those that no one notices. That is, they manifest themselves in a relaxed and ...

GENTLE READER: Talk to your mother about it: “It is so sweet that Earl loves babies and wants to share in grandparenting with ...

One of her standard jabs is to bring me a gift with an insult attached. How does a polite person respond to repeated insults ...

I recently posted a query asking to borrow a piece of equipment for an upcoming surgery, and someone graciously responded.

Dear Miss Manners: One of the highlights of our trip to Paris was an opera performance at the Palais Garnier. The opera, ...

Miss Manners is certain that your heartfelt gratitude, in the form of a gracious and appreciative handwritten letter, will be ...

Best of Miss Manners: My mother’s boyfriend wants a baby to hold, so he says I should have more kids. Published: Jul. 02, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Is it OK to comment on a co-worker’s new hairstyle or fashion choices? For context, I am a man and work mostly with women. I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a preteen, I was told by someone that it was rude to eat one food on my plate at a time — that I was supposed to move around my plate, eating bites of each item in succession.

Miss Manners suggests you try spontaneity and not overthink the situation. If you happen to make eye contact, a shy, ...

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 ...

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