Lazy, rude, self-obsessed, disrespectful. Each generation looks at the next with suspicion, convinced something is wrong. But ...

Truly healthy "manners" aren't just about etiquette rules and societal expectations, they're about leading with empathy.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I go out to dinner twice a month with a group of five friends. We always ask for separate checks, so there is never any quibbling about how to pay. Related Articles Miss Manners ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a cashier in a grocery store, and we’re required to wear a name tag with our first name printed boldly. Related Articles Miss Manners: How do I tell a doctor not to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There are many examples of technology and bad behavior merging, and I ask for your opinion regarding one that bothers me: people locking their vehicles by pressing the key fob ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it acceptable to place a small evening clutch on the table while dining out? Often, the restaurant chairs have open backs, so if I place the clutch behind me, it falls to the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My teenage son has begun seeing a new neurologist, who is highly recommended and seems to be very skilled. Related Articles Miss Manners: I have to wear a name tag, and I hate ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We are often invited to fundraisers by a couple in our circle of friends. They purchase a table or a package of tickets, which pays for our admission. Still, as these are ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a bridal shower where the bride-to-be asked for “no gifts, please.” Half the attendees showed up with gifts anyway, and the ones who honored her request and didn ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There are many examples of technology and bad behavior merging, and I ask for your opinion regarding one that bothers me: people locking their vehicles by pressing the key fob ...