The way you handle your napkin and position your fork is silently telling everyone at the table whether you belong there or ...

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 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had a formal sit-down dinner for eight guests at my home. One guest was on her phone nearly the whole time -- texting and even watching live videos that her friends posted while ...

The People's House was busy this week hosting groups of well-dressed, well-mannered children. Manners at the Mansion invites youths ages 8-12 to the Missouri Governor's Mansion for lessons on ...

These are the most sociable weeks of the year. Between now and January we will eat out more, be invited to some dinner parties, and perhaps even host a few of our own. These gatherings always raise ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had a formal sit-down dinner for eight guests at my home. One guest was on her phone nearly the whole time -- texting and even watching live videos that her friends posted while ...

You’re right that table manners matter, but so does tact. Since you’ve already tried mentioning it without success, focus on scaling back your get-togethers, keeping them casual. If a situation calls ...

Have you ever wondered how to set a table? The holidays are here, and with it, dinner parties as well as formal family meals that finally put grandma’s silver to use. Laying them out, however, can be ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am planning to invite my daughter’s in-laws to a formal dinner. I plan to host it the way my late almost-aristocratic mother would have done 60 years ago: with fine china, ...