Nothing teaches humility like a personal setback. People who’ve faced struggles—loss, failure, heartbreak—tend to develop a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my children were growing up, we were close friends with another family. Both families taught the ...

Dear Miss Manners: It seems more and more of my friends’ young adult children are getting tattoos. Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young ...

as well as other adults interested in mentoring the younger generation. Of course, his focus is on behavior and good manners for young men, but his advice is equally applicable to young women ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have been friends for many years with a married couple and their adult son ... of acknowledgment has been expressed by the young couple by phone, text or mail.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it bad manners to tell an old person that she looks young for her age? GENTLE READER: Can’t you just tell her how good she looks ... and therefore most people are flattered ...

Here’s to teaching young people manners and etiquette.” Then everyone raises a glass and exclaims, “Cheers!” GENTLE READER: While she is always up for a good grammatical fight, Miss ...

At home or away, good table manners are important for kids to learn. Even young children can learn the ... be excused if they ...