Etiquette expert William Hanson joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about proper manners and polite behavior. Why is “no elbows on the table” a rule? Is there a proper way to stir ...

Proper etiquette can be a blessing and a boon to our interactions . . . provided it isn't used as a weapon. This is a lesson I learned early in life when, as a participant in a major metropolitan ...

It doesn't take a genius to be smart about good etiquette practices. It does take kindness and patience — and those things matter (perhaps now more than ever) in our incredibly fast-paced, go-go-go ...

Maybe it’s because people receive so many invitations or perhaps it’s because invites have become so casual, often sent via email or social media, but the fact is that RSVP’ing has become as rare as ...

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 ...

Being a guest in someone else’s home can be a lovely experience. But being a thoughtful guest depends entirely on the good etiquette you practice. I’ll never forget one year when we stayed with a ...

Dear Miss Manners: I attempt to use proper etiquette in my daily life. I’m far from perfect, and mistakes happen, but I do try my hardest to be polite in all things. A former friend of mine said, on ...

You always say "please" and "thank you." You hold the door open for people behind you. You even know which fork to use at dinner! Your etiquette must be pretty good ...

Business etiquette — the professional norms that govern workplace interactions — forms the foundation of successful international ventures. Understanding international business etiquette helps you ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper etiquette for disembarking a plane when the aisles are full and someone’s bag is several rows behind them? I was getting off a flight when a couple in the row in ...