But showing disdain for those who take it seriously by openly expressing your apathy is where Miss Manners — and your friend ...

People who were raised right with a strong sense of hospitality know that welcoming others into their home involves more than ...

Right. So, there I was, rummaging for a note. Not just any note, mind you, but the one declaring the solemn start of my in-depth Shakespearean studies—the ...

Lenny & Joe’s is that kind of place – a Connecticut institution that has locals and visitors alike willingly driving across county lines just for a taste of their legendary fried clams. The restaurant ...

Letter writer is not a big foodie, so they usually ask the server to decide on their meal. Their friend thinks this is ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to restaurant etiquette where a reader asks if asking ...

Normally, Miss Manners is not so calculated about her entertaining (although overnight guests do require more explicit ...

My friend gets a lot more enjoyment out of food than I do, and I’m perfectly happy to spend time with her at a restaurant, even though the food itself isn’t a main selling point for me, if that makes ...

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Remember being told to "always send a thank-you note" or "never wear a hat indoors"? For many of us, these rules were etched ...

Joanna Gaines could teach a master class on entertaining. Between her cooking show Magnolia Table, multiple cookbooks, ...