Kids who don't learn good manners aren't just at risk of being rude, they may also suffer socially and professionally as adults. Teaching manners is a form of empathy training, and that's good for ...

You only get one chance to make a first impression, so you better make it a good one. And some young ladies and gentlemen will be doing just that at social events this holiday season after being ...

In the grand scheme of things, the lack of a “please” isn’t one of the world’s biggest problems, and kindness is more important than an automatic “thank you”. But when I’ve stood up from the table ...

Teaching kids to greet guests politely is one of the easiest yet most valuable life lessons that parents can impart to their children. A warm welcome is a sign of good manners, confidence, and respect ...

Earlier this year, mealtime at my house was feeling out of control. My kids were talking with their mouths open and complaining about each others poor manners. We introduced new rules gradually to ...

An etiquette program in Alexandria teaches children social skills. Students in first through fifth grade learn manners such as shaking hands and proper table settings. The course, taught by Carolyn ...