Thoughtful planning, cultural awareness and practical expectations help make Christmas and Hanukkah gift exchanges meaningful ...

Why would a modern person need to know etiquette? Our lives are fast, we eat on the go, stay all day in pajamas, and drink tea and coffee from paper cups. But sometimes it's really useful and ...

Dianne Isbell has written an etiquette column for the Belleville News-Democrat since 1987. She served as director of protocol for U.S. Air Force Communications Command before retiring in 2001. Derik ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper etiquette when addressing a salesperson or clerk in a retail setting? I have worked in retail for several years and now run my own store. It is rare that am I ...

Please address the need to educate children in basic behavior, such as personal space, personal possessions and speaking on the phone. It seems basic manners has been lost, and children are unaware of ...

As a stepmother, you’re mortified that your adult stepsons and their partners have forgotten basic manners, showing up ...

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

hand holding iPhone with Starbucks app on screen - Jesse33/Shutterstock Etiquette rules shouldn't be reserved for nice restaurants or even the Trader Joe's parking lot. Unfortunately, it seems that ...