Much of what we learn about honesty, integrity, manners and friendship is what we are taught at home. Moreover, the example parents set strongly imprints on a child; children will imitate your verbal ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Upon entering the bin-loading line at airport security, the traveler directly ahead of me started to load her bin at the tail end of the “rolling pin” line, farthest from the ...

Many people are unaware of the basic principles of etiquette and good manners and they find themselves in awkward situations whenever they are in places that demand strict patterns of behaviour.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My landlady is a kind and thoughtful woman. She goes out of her way to ensure the comfort and livelihood of my roommate and me, even going so far as to bring us a big plate of ...

Have manners gone by the wayside or have they just taken on a new form? Social issues and events today are dramatically different from those of previous generations. Today, Facebook and texting are ...

Earlier this year, I realized that dinnertime had gotten out of hand at my house. It seemed like each of my five family members spent half of our mealtime together complaining about each other's poor ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there a polite way to avoid shaking hands with strangers? I was in a car dealership, and every employee I encountered extended a hand to me, expecting me to shake it. I know that ...

Texting is the preferred way for many to communicate -- but experts warn that the time saver may be sending unintended messages. Texting is the preferred way for many to communicate -- but experts ...