Gen X believes public life works better when basic manners return, making daily interactions smoother, calmer, and more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Someone cutting a steak with a knife and fork - Denys Poliakov/Shutterstock These days, the words "etiquette" and "manners" are ...

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We've all been told at some point not to put our elbows on the table, especially at holiday dinners, which makes little or no sense in contemporary times. Though not exactly a common restaurant ...

Dining out used to come with a shared understanding of basic courtesy. Over time, many of those unwritten rules have quietly ...

At a company holiday party, one of my colleagues decided not to partake of the wine that was offered. During a round of toasts, she was admonished – in a good-natured way – by co-workers, for raising ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I beg for guidance on the proper etiquette with one’s cutlery at hotel buffet breakfasts. While there are abundant clean plates, the protocol seems to be that one has but a single ...

Long before you were tall enough to ride Space Mountain, your mom reminded you to say “please” and “thank you.” Along with keeping eye contact, writing thank you notes, and holding the door open for ...