Explore the surprising dinner table rules from the 1960s that would astonish today's kids, revealing a time when mealtime was a formal affair. From strict manners to specific seating arrangements, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a communication issue with my nieces and nephews, who are about to be college-age. They are my ...

Introducing your baby to solids can feel like a big milestone, but it can also be overwhelming,” Annabel says. “Most parents ...

Now, with the convenience of texting, last-minute cancellations have become the norm. People say yes to plans only to back ...

Across from me, a child had on a rather large hat the whole time. At the other show, a nearby child sang along, loudly, to every song they knew.

How do I politely communicate to this mother that her avoidance of hosting the group is impolite and unfair to the rest of us ...

Emily San José raised her first child in Oregon, then moved to Spain when her second was four months old.

Another of the big complaints grandparents have about this generation of kids that should deeply concern their parents is ...

Miss Manners, written by Judith Martin and her two perfect children, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Marin, has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.

By teaching these six basic manners, you’re not just raising polite kids—you’re shaping thoughtful, empathetic, and socially confident individuals. With a little patience and consistent ...

Dear Miss Manners: My wife’s best friend from high ... which raises funds for local theater groups. She will buy a table of eight for this event and invite us to join her. The event has both ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My former co-worker passed away suddenly about a year ago, and a memorial gathering is finally being held. It is being called a “celebration of her spirit” and is being held ...