GENTLE READER: You found the questions rude because you believe that no self-respecting host would serve guests precooked ...

Miss Manners tackles relatives who won't stay out of the kitchen, when to begin eating, and how to reply when guests imply ...

I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look over, notice me not eating, and try to persuade me to go ahead ...

Explore the fascinating symbolism of Chinese foods and how they represent luck, prosperity, and family unity during festivals ...

a) people eating with their hands b) people eating noisily c) people burping at the table Listen to the programme to hear the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a divorced woman with no nearby family, so I am often invited to the homes of various close friends on holidays. Last year, I was invited to a Thanksgiving with about 30 people ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors. A few of the ladies in my cul-de-sac have become close: looking out for each other, picking up delivered packages if they’re ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I discovered what looked like a batch of pruned vines in my backyard. There is some ivy that grows on the walls shared by several of us in proximity, and it appears the neighbors ...