An etiquette program in Alexandria teaches children social skills. Students in first through fifth grade learn manners such as shaking hands and proper table settings. The course, taught by Carolyn ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I dine out often. I use my napkin and have good manners, but even so, there are times that I apparently get small particles of food on my face. When this happens, my ...

Peering into recent history, one sees many signs of decorum, from neat dress and polite conversation to deferential rituals of greeting and hierarchy. Why have the habits of the Upstairs/Downstairs ...

Saying "please" and "thank you" is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to children's etiquette ...