DEAR MISS MANNERS: If I bring a food item that I prepared, and it turns out that someone else brought a similar item, is it ...

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People won’t generally notice those who have good manners, but they will stand out if they have bad manners. Falling short in this ... A “hand in their laps rule” when not eating keeps their elbows ...

be more comfortable during and after meals, have less gas and heartburn, avoid overeating, enjoy your food more, and make you a more polite person to eat with," he says. "This is a bad habit a lot of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Please tell me the correct way to eat oysters. GENTLE READER: Do not believe those who advise you to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have endured too many unsatisfactory meals at restaurants, and I am ready to begin returning the food to the kitchen. I am unsure how to do so, especially if I am dining with ...

DEAR BAD BEHAVIOR: In my estimation, this friend’s mom crossed the line. While it is perfectly normal for families to have ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I co-hosted a small luncheon with a few retired girlfriends. The other hostess, Doris, made the entree, and I took care of the appetizers and desserts. When she looked at my ...

GENTLE READER: The best counsel Miss Manners has for you is to invite guests who engage in conversation, so that they are not left staring at their empty plates when they have finished eating.