I tried to talk about this character in what I hoped was a light way, he said, coldly and dismissively, “I don’t care what ...

I asked her if she would mind if I looked through the samples myself, and she gave me the sample book, but continued to hover ...

This hurt my feelings. Noting his defensiveness, I left the conversation, but afterwards, his father and I fought. He thought ...

Dear Miss Manners: My stepson is a successful novelist. I’m reading an advanced copy of his new book, which is brilliant, but ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a book club meeting at our library, the conversation got slightly off topic for a short period of time. One of the participants said, loudly, “For ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I had a houseguest for a few days, and we fell into discussing some books that I have. She, the guest, expressed interest in borrowing one, but I declined.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a book launch for a friend, driving a long way to be there on her big night. I was, I admit, slightly embarrassed to have driven so far -- like I’d made too big a ...

Here are two books that can help you better understand and practice good etiquette, according to Ho. Plus, one book she recommends if you want to manifest your goals. 1. 'The Culture Map' by Erin ...