Teaching manners and etiquette to children is an essential part of their growth and development. Books about manners and etiquette for kids not only teach them social ...

When parents force their children to follow rules of politeness, it can cause resistance, lack of authenticity, and stress. Good manners are important, but they should come from a place of ...

Following Donald Trump's unexpected victory in the 2016 election, I concluded that an underrated aspect of his appeal was his ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: While taking our morning walk in the park, my partner and I will often meet a business associate of his.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife’s best friend from high school, “Nelly,” has become a very successful businesswoman. Each year, ...

There is also the finger “kowtow” or finger tapping, which is a ceremonial gesture as a silent expression of gratitude when you fill someone else’s cup. I like that people are proper in that sense.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a strong moral requirement not to lie, which has led me to reflect on the role of full truthfulness in good manners. I often observe people giving false reasons or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two months ago, my parents asked if they could stay with my fiancee and me for a few nights. (They live in a different part of the country.) After checking with my fiancee ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My oldest child is about to turn 4, and we plan to invite other local children to celebrate. We live in a very small town where the custom seems to be to invite the entire ...

Some children will pick up manners rather quickly. While others may need to be gently corrected several times before instinctively using the manners instilled in their brains. What is polite can ...

Did you remember to write those thank-you notes for the gifts you received? Did you encourage your children to write them? “Meh,” you say. You sent a text to folks and told yourself that will ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there a proper way to let someone know of my feelings for them? Does a proper courtship have to, at least initially, be hinted at and read between the lines? GENTLE READER ...