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8 old-fashioned manners experts say no longer make sense

Ever wonder why some social rules feel more like relics than helpful guidelines? We all grew up learning certain courtesies, ...
Yahoo

Calling out bad manners is self-fulfilling prophecy. Be positive and expect it. | Letters

I just read the "manners" article in the Journal Sentinel of April 13 and feel the need to comment. Sometimes you find what you expect. If you expect bad manners, they will be there for you. If you ...

Dear Annie: Good friend’s manners are so bad, party guests moved to another table

Dear Embarrassed: You’re right that table manners matter, but so does tact. Since you’ve already tried mentioning it without ...
mlive

Miss Manners: Motorcycle ride was a bad idea for a first date

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is a ride on a motorcycle a good idea for a first date? My date showed up carrying two helmets and wearing ...
syracuse.com

Miss Manners: Expecting good behavior at a sports game might be a reach; do this instead

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughters play competitive soccer. It is understood, and often in the rule book, that the parents of one team sit on one side of the field and the parents of the other team sit ...