Fourteenth century English bishop and educator, William of Wykeham, declared that “manners maketh the man”. John Hopkins University Professor Pier Forni called them a “precious life-improvement tool.” ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was swamped by charitable solicitations in the mail this Christmas. A great deal of time, effort and money went into these missives. Yet when I donate to some of these ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Over the years, our family has grown considerably. Our nieces and nephews have children of their own now, many of our friends now have grandchildren, etc. I used to send ...
Jason Reitman commemorates TV’s Great Corruption. The books we loved and learned from. Despite its emotional distance, Nosferatu is a triumph of mood and meaning. White House insiders, the Blues ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had invited a group of friends and family to my home for Christmas dinner and a celebration: six adults and two young children. The problem was with one guest, who had been ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am the janitor at a truck stop. What is the best way for me (a man) to announce myself when entering the women’s restroom to clean it? I start with calling out ...