Is it polite to use your knife for this purpose? Peas, for instance, are hard to eat with just a fork or spoon.

But here we are. If you can politely tell her that you think the party might be awkward for her — or better yet, have your ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m hosting a party with my best friend. We used a social networking site as our form of invitations; it’s ...

The writer is concerned about their daughter’s manner of pushing food onto her fork with her finger and inquires about the polite use of utensils.

Dear Miss Manners: I’m hosting a party with my best friend. We used a social networking site as our form of invitations; it’s a really informal event. My best friend’s ex-girlfriend saw it and has ...