Dining etiquette has always reflected more than table manners. It signals respect, awareness of others, and an understanding ...

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

But if you forget, or run into a similar problem with someone else — and phone-passing has become a widespread nuisance of our time — Miss Manners suggests you simply stand up, go to your husband and ...

Dear Miss Manners: Is a ride on a motorcycle a good idea for a first date? My date showed up carrying two helmets and wearing a leather jacket. I had to put my arms around him so as not to fall off ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Just after Thanksgiving each year, my young nieces send out a letter to the extended family that contains their “Letter to Santa,” outlining the things they would like as gifts.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Just after Thanksgiving each year, my young nieces send out a letter to the extended family that contains their “Letter to Santa,” outlining the things they would like as gifts.

DEAR ANNIE: I have a good friend “Amy,” who is a great lady. We’ve known each other for about 15 years, but we reconnected about two years ago and started attending events together, including dinners ...

Dear Annie: I have a good friend “Amy,” who is a great lady. We’ve known each other for about 15 years, but we reconnected about two years ago and started attending events together, including dinners ...

Dear Annie: I have a good friend “Amy,” who is a great lady. We’ve known each other for about 15 years, but we reconnected about two years ago and started attending events together, including dinners ...

I have a good friend “Amy,” who is a great lady. We’ve known each other for about 15 years, but we reconnected about two years ago and started attending events together, including dinners that range ...