I usually say simply, “What a nice surprise,” but I am then left to shuffle place cards, add settings (often unmatched) and ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader's suggestion about bribing guests for ...

It was so embarrassing when we took his nephews out to dinner that one of them asked if he could leave the tip instead.

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There are certain truths we hold dear when it comes to good manners. A gracious host makes their guests feel welcome, and a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I frequently attend team lunches and dinners with my immediate department members, both supervisors and associates. These dining experiences are mostly personal affairs and come ...