Recent Pew Research Center surveys found that about one-third of Americans say they often encounter rudeness in public life. The word civilitas — Latin for “the behavior expected of a citizen” — gives ...

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Daughter is in a fight with her friend, and the letter writer has a feeling the friend’s mom is also upset. Dear Miss Manners ...

I have a feeling she is upset with me for my daughter’s behavior, and she has a right to be. Do I reach out to the mom?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter acted poorly and distanced herself from one of her good friends. This is the second time in a ...

To be clear, Miss Manners does not condone the practice. But if you are squeamish, she would suggest that you not look too ...

More often than not, the attendant will stand in the aisle, check the drink order list, then grab the top of the cup with ...

After her daughter treated one of her friends poorly, a mom feels she’s being blamed by the friend’s mom. How can she mend ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I beg for guidance on the proper etiquette with one’s cutlery at hotel buffet breakfasts. While there are abundant clean plates, the protocol seems to be that one has but a single ...

I wanted to refuse my drink as a matter of principle, but the pretzels they previously served were calling my name.

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I enjoy theater and concerts and am in a position to treat others to these events. I usually purchase two tickets and invite a friend who might enjoy the event. Unfortunately, some ...