There's a small difference in how Europeans and Americans use cutlery. Everyone cuts their food with their dominant hand, but that's where the similarities end.

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

GENTLE READER: If you believe that people should behave politely and treat one another with respect, then you and Miss ...

GENTLE READER: You can use the title “Dr.” and put the others below -- but please assure Miss Manners that this is intended ...

Dear Miss Manners: My birthday is a few days after the new year. It’s a very easy date to miss altogether in the shadow of ...

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

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

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Why is it that people see it as mandatory to send a thank-you for a gift? It seems like people give gifts ...

Miss Manners says, “It is awkward  to suggest that someone else engage in an act of kindness on one’s behalf.” ...

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Picture this: you walk into a restaurant and notice someone scrolling through Instagram while their food gets cold. Their ...

From handwritten letters to lively gatherings at local diners, revisiting these traditions today can bring joy, conversation, ...