My child’s school is having a staff appreciation week, which isn’t a bad idea, given the effort they put in and how they enhance our kids’ lives. What strikes me as extremely gauche, however, is that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My child’s school is having a staff appreciation week, which isn’t a bad idea, given the effort they put ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My child’s school is having a staff appreciation week, which isn’t a bad idea, given the effort they put ...

Dear Miss Manners: My child’s school is having a staff appreciation week, which isn’t a bad idea, given the effort they put ...

Dear Miss Manners: What is a polite way to refuse a hug with friends or strangers? What to do when my proffered handshake is batted away and a hug pursued instead? Some men, especially ...

Kyte also reflects on his own classroom experiences and the ways formality and politeness in education have shifted over time. Rather than seeing manners as outdated relics, Kyte argues they play a ...

That's pretty clear. What are some of the lessons that Manners of the Heart teaches? We started with a once-a-week lesson, and it was volunteer-led in a classroom. There are different things ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The first time my friend left me waiting for her for an hour when we had plans to meet for lunch, I expressed my displeasure. She defended herself with the same excuses she used ...

Dear Miss Manners: The first time my friend left me waiting for her for an hour when we had plans to meet for lunch, I expressed my displeasure. She defended herself with the same excuses she used ...

Good manners include respecting diversity, be it in religion, skin tone, disability, or opinions. Children who grow up learning that everyone is unique develop kindness that’s inclusive and genuine.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband got a new job, and as a way to get to know his new co-workers, we decided to host a holiday party at our house. Miss Manners: I want to tell these parents that their ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I bought a drink at a coffee shop that came to $4.22 with tax. I was presented with three tip options: $1, $2 or $3 — 25%, 50% or 75%, respectively. Since there weren’t any ...