However, it seems like other folks never got this same lesson. I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look ...

I’m well aware that, yes, I could in fact begin eating, but I’m intentionally choosing to wait out of consideration.

The wife of one of the couples does not like cilantro, and the husband of another couple does not eat onions or garlic.

Miss Manners tackles relatives who won't stay out of the kitchen, when to begin eating, and how to reply when guests imply ...

Dear Miss Manners: My home has an open floor plan with the kitchen, living room and dining area all combined. This leads to guests meandering through the kitchen area while we’re preparing food.

GENTLE READER: You found the questions rude because you believe that no self-respecting host would serve guests precooked ...

I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look over, notice me not eating, and try to persuade me to go ahead ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I love to cook and to host dinner parties, and we have many friends who reciprocate. The wife of one of ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader who wonders what to say if guests ask if ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin offers subtle solution for hygiene-conscious diners caught ...

Because otherwise, it seems to Miss Manners that omitting those three ingredients still leaves a pretty wide berth for alternate sides. And making the same thing for everyone has the advantage of not ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I purchased a new home -- hooray! It’s only 12 minutes down the road from where we ...