My communications are important, take thoughtful effort to compose and like in the old days, you’re supposed to call the ...

Dear Text Back: Well, I wouldn’t go so far as to label it an epidemic. But it’s true that texting etiquette – and texting ...

Well-mannered people go above and beyond displaying simple acts of politeness. They do more than just say "please" and "thank you." The phrases people use when they were raised with good manners show ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is a polite way to let adult guests know your dinner table rules? We have a no-phones rule at the dinner table, which I tell children when they visit. But at a recent dinner, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How long should someone wait for a call to be returned? My friend and I talk frequently on the phone. Lately when I call, I get a text that says, “I’ll call you back.” I thought the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it rude to carry on a conversation on a cellphone while sitting in a public place, such as on public transit, or in a waiting room or aircraft boarding area? GENTLE READER: Can ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work in an office where my duties include taking phone calls from customers. Over the last couple of years, I have noticed that more and more people are using speakerphone to ...

Many people who were raised with good manners had parents who modeled certain behaviors. Whether it was saying "please" and "thank you" or being socially aware of others in public, they were taught to ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I just started a new job, and a group text chat was created for us to communicate about our shift availability. However, employees have begun using this chat for small talk. I can’t ...