Knowing how to behave at meals isn't just about proper etiquette. Turns out, your table manners send coded messages about you ...

Table manners have definitely not gone out of style,” says Diane Gottsman, author of “Modern Etiquette for a Better Life,” ...

If you want to release them from their good intentions, Miss Manners has no objection to a loud, “Thanks. Please don’t wait for me.” (Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a young woman who was brought up by my parents to bring or send a gift to my host when I have been invited for a meal or a visit. I am in the fortunate and enviable ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have never had a good memory, and now, in my 70s, my memory could be classified as poor. I just invited a friend to see “Dune 2″ with me, and he reminded me that he had ...

Dear Miss Manners: What is the proper response to someone who is very vocal when you are driving, and not in a way that is helpful? For example, when I am driving us to a restaurant and we pull ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a good friend who is the polar opposite of me on politics, religion and almost every other subject. We are cognizant of these differences, and refrain from debate or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I just learned that ... But surely the gathering of a family is a fine opportunity to spread good news.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I will be hosting a family gathering for our kids and grandkids. On top of having many people to feed, there are my (medically dictated) dietary restrictions to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have some friends who live eight hours away, and they have been after us for the past few years to visit. A few weeks ago, we made the drive to see them and stayed two nights.

Dear Miss Manners: I have vegan relatives, and when we go to their home, they prepare only vegan foods. If it is a three-day visit, we eat the same boring foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner.