DEAR MISS MANNERS: My fiance and I moved to a new neighborhood, and our neighbors have been really friendly, dropping by to introduce themselves. One of our neighbors really likes to talk and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My fiance and I moved to a new neighborhood, and our neighbors have been really friendly, dropping by to introduce themselves. One of our neighbors really likes to talk and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My neighbor, with whom I have friendly chats, sent a group text to several women, including me, inviting us all to meet for dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a yoga class.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Please help me politely decline when asked to purchase things for a children’s fundraiser. While I certainly have no objection to helping a good cause, it is irksome when ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At casual restaurants and upscale establishments alike, I am frequently served a large piece of meat perched atop a too-full bowl -- say, a large piece of grilled chicken on an ...

Good manners are an essential aspect of social interactions, and they often influence the way people perceive you. Whether in personal or professional settings, polite communication fosters positive ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At casual restaurants and upscale establishments alike, I am frequently served a large piece of meat perched atop a too-full bowl — say, a large piece of grilled chicken on an ...

Dear Miss Manners: Last summer, I attended a barbecue with my husband’s co-workers and their families. I was introduced to a co-worker’s wife, who was wearing a T-shirt commemorating her close ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My spouse and I are friends with a couple, one of whom is in a band. This band put on a show at a local restaurant, and we went to show support. We arrived prior to the start of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there a polite way to avoid shaking hands with strangers? I was in a car dealership, and every employee I encountered extended a hand to me, expecting me to shake it.

Dear Miss Manners: I was invited by a friend who works in our state’s governor’s office to attend a college football game in the university president’s box. This is a nationally recognized ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Do we have until March to send New Year’s cards? GENTLE READER: It depends on what turn-of-the-year you are celebrating. Oh, go ahead when you are ready. Miss Manners suspects ...