Starting to eat before everyone has been seated is ... your mouth is full are two cardinal rules of good table manners.

Growing up in the 1960s meant dinner time was sacred, with rules and expectations that would make today’s kids’ heads spin. Back then, the family dinner table wasn’t just about eating – it was where ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son and his family live four hours away, and visit often with our two grandchildren. One rule I have is no food or drinks in the living room or bedrooms. Growing up, we were ...