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

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

Etiquette expert, Elaine Swann, talks to CNN News Central’s John Berman and Sara Sidner about how to pivot the conversation ...

These days, proper holiday etiquette may mean something like a potluck. This rule isn’t exactly new, though. After all, Mama ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband of four years has two adult, financially stable sons. One is married with two children; the other is single. We drive 3,300 miles round trip twice a year for the children ...

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 making food.

Gentle Reader: Wash your hands at the time appointed, hold hands during the prayer, and then, when everyone else starts to ...

GENTLE READER: A polite way would be to say, “Thank you; I will in just a moment.” Miss Manners agrees with you that it is ...

For years we’ve been taught there’s a ‘right’ way to entertain. With rules to follow and etiquette to uphold, striving to be ...

If you’re intimidated by the table setting, remember to work silverware from the outermost utensils inward. Avoid using your ...

In the sped-up clip, Montecito-based Meghan could be seen rubbing a mixture of salt, pepper, and other spices onto the turkey ...