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"None of these people have ever socialized with me, so I find it odd and awkward that they would suddenly invite themselves." ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a tremor in my hands, worse in my dominant hand, and it affects my table manners ... nor for any ...
Dining table etiquette is an integral part of social interactions, be it at a formal dinner or a casual family meal ...
I have discovered that my husband’s small business has been sending out birthday/anniversary cards addressed to clients by ...
GENTLE READER: Deliberately ignoring someone who is speaking to you is a high insult, one that is tantamount to severing ...
People who have good manners at restaurants never order while talking on the phone simultaneously. It's considered rude to ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a teetotaler. My husband and most of our friends are avid connoisseurs of wine and spirits. Normally, this is not a problem, as I can politely excuse myself from any events ...
Throughout our growing up years, our parents preached good manners. We’ve all learned the basics: Say “please” and “thank you ...
I don’t want to offend anyone by implying their treats aren’t good enough for us, but I also don’t want food to go to waste.
Etiquette expert William Hanson breaks down key differences between British and American manners Having worked with six royal households, Hanson shares timeless tips in his new book Just Good ...
Ask etiquette expert Treva Mayo the proper way to shake hands, and she gives you a firm answer: Fingers together. Thumbs up. Two pumps from the elbow. No more. Manners may have evolved from the ...