Miss Manners: Here’s why ‘sir’ and ‘ma’am’ aren’t appropriate anymore

I, like you, was raised to be polite. “Ma’am” and “sir” were my normal ways of addressing people. It has been difficult to ...
Lehigh Valley Live

Miss Manners: For any gender, using the bathroom is an eyes-on-your-own-paper sort of activity

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had availed myself of the men’s room, and as I was closing the door, someone ...
syracuse.com

Miss Manners: My urologist insists on using this casual nickname instead of my real name

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it rude, or at least unprofessional, for my urologist to never address me by name and instead use the word “pal”? For example: “Hey, pal,” or “Take it easy, pal.” He is about 30 ...

22 forgotten manners every parent should teach their child

Saying "please" and "thank you" is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to children's etiquette ...
Penn Live

Miss Manners: Woman availed herself in the men’s restroom while I was using it

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A car wash I patronize has two single-occupant washrooms, one labeled “Men,” the other “Ladies.” I had availed myself of the men’s room, and as I was closing the door, someone ...
NJ.com

Miss Manners: Is using a courtesy title in a friendly business correspondence unnecessarily formal?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have discovered that my husband’s small business has been sending out birthday/anniversary cards addressed to clients by their first names (i.e. Joe Smith). I believe that the ...

Miss Manners: Musicians’ daytime dress code

For an afternoon event, tea-length (something that falls around midcalf) is expected for women in dressy day fabrics (silk, ...