If an American addresses a Latin from a distance of 20 inches, is he impolite? If an Arab arrives for a 2:30 appointment at 2:45, is he late? All about the customs that unconsciously shape our ...

They do more than just say "please" and "thank you." The phrases people use when they were raised with good manners show that they're considerate on a deeper level and truly care about the people ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was given a very beautiful and expensive gift, but I have no use for it and it is not my style. I do, however, have a friend whom I know would love it because she has the same ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I let a young couple I know use my vacation house. I asked them to bring me the used sheets and towels after their stay, since the laundry facilities at the house are unreliable.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My half-sister is 11 years older than me. As far as I can tell, she hasn’t worked in years. A couple of years ago, she mentioned that she “now has money,” and she seems to ...

Dear Miss Manners: It used to be the bride who proclaimed that the wedding was Her Day. As soon as that attitude resulted in many of them being called “Bridezilla,” everyone else started ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a full-time, unpaid caregiver for my husband. My days are spent managing his doctor’s appointments and medications, driving him, and making sure he is safe, fed and clean.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I keep seeing letters to you, and to other advice columnists, talking about wedding invitations being gift-grabs. When we were making the guest list for my child’s wedding ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I went to a bookstore and found a small notebook, whose cover was inspired by the painting “Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh. It reminded me of a friend who adores van Gogh ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Due to a pretty bad injury years ago, I now work a job that is 100% remote. This means many, many video meetings. Most meetings start with the “Hi, how are you?” or “Good ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am a full-time, unpaid caregiver for my husband. My days are spent managing his doctor’s appointments and medications, driving him, and making sure he is safe, fed and clean.

“That is how we want guests to feel at The Manner. Like you are visiting a dear friend, one with great taste who has beautiful things, mixes a perfect cocktail, and serves lovely food because ...