The theory I am about to espouse about Curb Your Enthusiasm is wrong. I ran it by executive producer Jeff Schaffer, and he said that never entered his or Larry David’s mind. But it’s also true. There ...

We come into the world as blank slates, ready to receive a lifetime of knowledge. Our parents and primary caregivers act as guides, showing us how to treat ourselves and others in a way that aligns ...

The movie theater is one of those places that often provoke people to ask: What has happened to good manners? The usual suspect: a teenager. Their bad-manner weapon of choice: the cell phone. The ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in downtown Houston and regularly walk through the underground network of tunnels to escape the heat between appointments. Most of the time, I notice people follow standard ...

Earlier this year, mealtime at my house was feeling out of control. My kids were talking with their mouths open and complaining about each others poor manners. We introduced new rules gradually to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter acted poorly and has now been distancing herself from one of her good friends. This is the second time in a few years she has done this. I’ve spoken to her for weeks, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am throwing a 50th birthday party for my spouse that will include lunch, games and an open bar, which I’m paying for. (The open bar is a surprise for guests!) I’ve saved up for ...