DEAR MISS MANNERS: When is it OK to consider a “goodbye” finished? When does a goodbye have to be followed by waving, and for how long? Related Articles Miss Manners: Nobody talks to you? Well, what ...

Dianne Isbell has written an etiquette column for the Belleville News-Democrat since 1987. She served as director of protocol for U.S. Air Force Communications Command before retiring in 2001. Derik ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Good manners aren’t just about knowing which fork to use. They’re an art form—a subtle blend of emotional intelligence, cultural ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When is it OK to consider a “goodbye” finished? When does a goodbye have to be followed by waving, and for how long? After we’ve said goodbye in the parking lot and the other person ...

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QUESTION: Is there a way I could teach my child to keep his elbows off the table? Also, how do I help them learn to use napkins and to wait until everyone has been served before beginning to eat?

Dianne Isbell has written an etiquette column for the Belleville News-Democrat since 1987. She served as director of protocol for U.S. Air Force Communications Command before retiring in 2001. Derik ...

Readers: I have had many of you chatting with me lately about “respect” — how some feel there is a lack of respect in today’s world — how being respectful shows you have proper manners, how our daily ...