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Dear Miss Manners: I was on a tennis team and was eliminated during a tournament. I was supposed to play two matches: I played one and won, but then got injured and bowed out of my second match. I ...
"None of these people have ever socialized with me, so I find it odd and awkward that they would suddenly invite themselves." ...
Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has taken aim at the British public in his latest column, as he claimed that good ...
Our friends enjoy a poolside drink or two, but we don’t get crazy. Sometimes we get loud, but we try our best to be respectful of our adjacent neighbors. But at this particular party, unbeknownst to ...
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.
Sometimes, a little research ahead of time can save you from an embarrassing—and likely unintentional— etiquette faux pas.
People who have good manners at restaurants never order while talking on the phone simultaneously. It's considered rude to ...
William Hanson is a British etiquette expert who teaches millions on social media everything from table manners to business ...
Smartphone usage is embedded into our daily lives here in the Twin Counties, and with July being Cellphone Courtesy Month, it’s a timely reminder to be mindful of our digital ...
Throughout our growing up years, our parents preached good manners. We’ve all learned the basics: Say “please” and “thank you ...
From table settings to unspoken rules of behavior, Vietnam, China, and South Korea are among Asian countries known for their intricate dining etiquette, with customs so detailed and firmly embedded ...
GENTLE READER: Deliberately ignoring someone who is speaking to you is a high insult, one that is tantamount to severing ...