As parents, we all aspire to raise respectful humans who never forget to mind their manners, but instilling such propriety in your little rascal is easier said than done. So what’s the secret to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When is it OK to consider a “goodbye” finished? When does a goodbye have to be followed by waving, and for how long? Related Articles Miss Manners: Should I tell them their gift to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Whenever I ask someone a question over text or through a messaging app, it feels weird to me to just ask the question. Instead, I always start off with “Hi (Name),” even if I just ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When is it OK to consider a “goodbye” finished? When does a goodbye have to be followed by waving, and for how long? After we’ve said goodbye in the parking lot and the other person ...

Dear Miss Manners: When I attended the birthday party for a 7-year-old girl, I was surprised to find that toward the end of the party, the parents did not invite the children to gather 'round and ...

I often share the story of a young lady sitting at a table next to me in a restaurant who was drinking coffee with a spoon in her cup. While not a world-stopping problem, it was driving me crazy to ...

Are manners still important for today’s students? Yes, instilling good manners is one of the most beneficial legacies you can give your children. Imagine you’re a teacher who receives these emails: 1) ...

Dianne Isbell has written an etiquette column for the Belleville News-Democrat since 1987. She served as director of protocol for U.S. Air Force Communications Command before retiring in 2001. Derik ...

Sophia Waters does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the correct response to a critical unsolicited letter? I am in my 30s, and sadly have been estranged from my parents for the past few years due to abuse. I periodically ...