DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught that at formal dinner parties, bread plates were not used, and that they were not considered part of a formal place setting for multi-course meals. Now, I am given to ...
Dear Miss Manners: I realize it’s an unpleasant world with unpleasant people who are going to say unpleasant things. But ...
Dear Miss Manners: I realize it’s an unpleasant world with unpleasant people who are going to say unpleasant things. But sometimes, you have to get down on their level in order for them to get the ...
GENTLE READER: Thank you for your attempt at helping in the noble cause of mannerliness, but Miss Manners is afraid that your ...
GENTLE READER: Thank you for your attempt at helping in the noble cause of mannerliness, but Miss Manners is afraid that your ...
Not exactly taking the high road, but sometimes it feels good to get down in the gutter.
Gentle Reader: Thank you for your attempt at helping in the noble cause of mannerliness, but Miss Manners is afraid that your suggestion represents the problem, not the solution. In pursuing the ...
You’ve probably grabbed a slice with your hands a thousand times and never questioned it — but an etiquette expert says ...
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Dining etiquette rules travelers often learn the hard way
Food is often where travelers feel most relaxed and that’s exactly why dining etiquette mistakes happen so easily abroad.
Polite conversation is the key to social gatherings. Start by introducing yourself if you don't know anyone. When talking, ...
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Old-Money Families Can Often Tell Within Seconds Whether You “Belong” At Their Table—And It Starts With How You Hold Your Fork
I was 22 the first time I had dinner anywhere fancy. It was my boss’s boss’s estate, and I was there as her assistant. Estate. Not house. Estate. The table wasn’t with more silverware than I’d seen in ...
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