Those endless “elbows off the table” admonishments may have seemed like a drag in childhood, but they were actually setting the stage for good etiquette rules and good manners as an adultand that’s ...

Dianne Isbell has written an etiquette column for the Belleville News-Democrat since 1987. She served as director of protocol for U.S. Air Force Communications Command before retiring in 2001. Derik ...

Someone cutting a steak with a knife and fork - Denys Poliakov/Shutterstock These days, the words "etiquette" and "manners" are used more or less interchangeably. Maybe etiquette is seen as a fancier ...

He’s not Matthew McConaughey. What did you talk about? Theatre (I hope I gave him tips on staging his play next year). The excellence of British theatre and TV. The joy, for me, of being raised in ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Mind Your Manners Etiquette School gives classes to children and adults on how to act properly at the table. This includes place setting, bread service, passing food around, ...

Good table manners should be taught at home. If your child refused to learn table manners, would you find it funny when they eventually face consequences for being rude? This man repeatedly reminded ...

Nowadays, it seems like parents don't want to teach their kids good manners anymore. When you go to a restaurant, it's not uncommon to see a child on their iPad or disrespecting their parents. As they ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper dining etiquette with regard to the hand that is not holding a utensil? When we traveled to Europe, the locals did not like that my unused arm was in my lap, as ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper dining etiquette with regard to the hand that is not holding a utensil? When we traveled to Europe, the locals did not like that my unused arm was in my lap, as ...

The Missouri Governor's Mansion hosted children Wednesday for a formal day of learning, fun, friendship and food. Manners at the Mansion has taken place in Jefferson City during the past two days and ...