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That old edict to never discuss politics or religion at the dinner table is passe, so how do you handle a right-wing family member? Mr. Manners pulls five options from under his napkin.
A personal remembrance on the impact of the gifted humorist.
If you're planning a wedding, then Steven Petrow's guide, The New Gay Wedding, is truly a practical primer for brides and grooms, their families and guests. Here's an excerpt on how to handle wedding attire.
On the heels of the International HIV/AIDS Conference, Mr. Manners answers your top questions about sex etiquette when it comes HIV and other STDs.
In this week's two-fer, Mr. Manners deals with a homophobic restaurant confrontation and answers a tricky etiquette question: Can you refer to a lesbian couple as Mrs. and Mrs.? You'll be surprised.
This week Mr. Manners tackles the very delicate challenge of how to lose someone at a bar or club - politely, of course.
What to do when your kid has two moms -- and no dad -- and the teacher decides everyone will be making Father's Day cards? Mr. Manners comes to the rescue.
In this week's column, Mr. Manners deals with same-sex pre-nups. Yes, with marriage equality comes divorce equality, so be sure to have all the protections the law provides.
What does Mr. Manners think about the brewing boycott of North Carolina now that 61% of voters approved the same-sex marriage ban? Not too much.
One reader wonders whether it's ever appropriate to raise money at a funeral, or if there are courtesies that need following.
