When it comes to food and dining, the French have some unspoken rules; one of them is how to eat that sacred form of bread ...

In French tradition, bread occupies a special place at the table. Beyond its culinary role, it carries strong symbolic value. Yet, a seemingly innocuous gesture—cutting bread with a knife—is, in ...

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 arranging forks when serving salad with dinner.

When we are finished eating and are just sitting around the table talking, she will suddenly jump up without warning and say ...

A growing number of people are uncovering royal links through DNA testing, and these 35 surnames are strongly tied to historic dynasties ...

Every culture has its own set of dining expectations, but some restaurant etiquette rules are so unique they might catch even ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a high school senior who usually sits with my friend Oliver in English class. I’ve known him for about a year and we get along very well and hang out outside of school since we ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Fifth graders at Adams Elementary Ladies and Gents Club learned about proper etiquette on Wednesday. Churchgoers at Saint Mark Cathedral Church of God and Christ taught them ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it rude to ask someone alone with a laptop at a coffeeshop to share the table? GENTLE READER: On the contrary: It seems like pretty good assurance that neither of you will have ...

Miss Manners: I don’t want to be stuck at a party with women who don’t like me Miss Manners: How do I explain to other parents that I don’t want my kids making gift wish lists? Miss Manners: This ...

Miss Manners: Can I wear this at my wedding without upsetting my new husband? Miss Manners: I don’t want to be stuck at a party with women who don’t like me Miss Manners: How do I set rules for my ...