Miss Manners: She commandeers my kitchen to prepare the simplest potluck item

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received an invitation for a work-sponsored event. The invitation states: “To help us minimize our ...

Miss Manners: Is it weird to ask guests to bring their own plates, cups, utensils?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the trend of making guests responsible for plates ...

Miss Manners: Invite asks guests to bring their own silverware, plate and cup

An invite’s “awkward” and “messy” request for the guests makes the letter writer wonder: “Is this a new trend?” ...
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Table Manners And Etiquette Are Quite Different - Here's How

These days, the words "etiquette" and "manners" are used more or less interchangeably. Maybe etiquette is seen as a fancier set of manners -- the kind of fork-crossing, tea-stirring social cues you ...

Miss Manners: Please don’t clink my vintage crystal stemware when making a toast!

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I like to entertain using vintage crystal glassware. But if the glasses are clinked together when doing a ...

Politics at the table? Drinking the wine you brought? An etiquette expert's Thanksgiving do's and don'ts.

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have their autumnal candles lit, their Thanksgiving plans set and the kids' penchant for political ...

Miss Manners: This one rule of group dining etiquette has some nuance that you should be aware of

GENTLE READER: You found the questions rude because you believe that no self-respecting host would serve guests precooked ...

Miss Manners: My precious crystal glasses may shatter during enthusiastic toasts

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I like to entertain using vintage crystal glassware. But if the glasses are clinked together when doing a ...

Miss Manners: I want to ditch my friend for the cool kids’ table

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a student who wants to leave focused friend for ...