Miss Manners: Why are table knives placed with the cutting edge toward the plate?

GENTLE READER: It was to avoid the knives being used to attack fellow diners -- or at least to lessen that possibility.

Miss Manners: I’ve wondered for six years if I handled my dinner faux pas correctly

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin offers advice on w,hat to do when food falls during a meal.

Miss Manners: Why we turn knives inward

GENTLE READER: It was to avoid the knives being used to attack fellow diners -- or at least to lessen that possibility.

Miss Manners: Help me remember the logic behind this table-setting etiquette

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Miss Manners: Why is everyone so obsessed with being thanked?

It seems like people give gifts with the sole purpose of being appreciated. This seems contrary to the whole idea of giving a ...

Miss Manners: I’m old-school, is it still proper to bring a host gift to my CEO?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to what gift is appropriate to bring to a CEO's ...

Miss Manners: You wouldn’t believe the look of disdain I got when I asked stranger in food line this simple favor

They were only trying to help someone out that seemed to be struggling, but not everyone was feeling helpful that day.

Miss Manners: I made fresh food for parents’ New Year’s party, but they insisted on serving leftovers

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My parents invited my family over for New Year’s Day to celebrate. As I like to cook, I prepared two ...

Miss Manners: It’s been a week and my neighbors still have my plates

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I gave Christmas dinner to two separate neighbors on Christmas Day. It’s been a week, and they have not returned the plates. I’m very annoyed at their lack of concern. Do I have a ...