Some countries turn everyday manners into enforceable laws, shaping how you move, speak and behave in shared public spaces.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes when I receive an invitation to an event, the sender writes “By Hand” in the lower right-hand ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling hearing the same stories repeatedly.

Dear Embarrassed: You’re right that table manners matter, but so does tact. Since you’ve already tried mentioning it without ...

Dear Annie: I don’t normally write in, but your advice to “Balancing Burdens,” the woman who was on the fence about telling ...

We've all been there. Someone hands you a glass of water at a toast and you freeze, unsure whether to raise it. Or maybe ...

The way you handle your napkin and position your fork is silently telling everyone at the table whether you belong there or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve encountered a lot of fuss about the pervasiveness of the non-apology: e.g., “I’m sorry you’re so sensitive” or “I’m sorry you feel that way.” Miss Manners: How do I explain to ...

Miss Manners: My mother-in-law’s holiday-card habit is insulting, sexist Miss Manners: The store manager berated me after my run-in with a noisy child Miss Manners: Should I tell them they gave me a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A group of six longtime friends planned a get-together at my house including snacks and games. One friend showed up very clearly ill, with a red, runny nose and a pack of tissues, ...