It is a staple of language classes and parental lectures: Say thank you. It is one of the first phrases you learn in a new language, and one whose importance is drummed into children through repeat ...

The holiday season is upon us and during this time, kids are given everything from gifts to food. It’s natural for parents to want their children to say “please” and “thank you” when shown this ...

My son is 7 and my daughter is 5, and they can be considered impolite by some adults. My oldest is neurodivergent, and saying "hello" or making eye contact can be hard for him. I don't care if my kids ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve seen you say that we should not correct other people’s etiquette, even if they are being rude. In my experience, people do not apply this rule to children. I am teaching my ...

GOING TO BE OUT THERE. WELL, MANY OF US GREW UP BEING TOLD TO SAY PLEASE AND THANK YOU. BUT A FOURTH GRADER IN SANTA FE NOTICED THAT THESE DAYS PEOPLE JUST AREN’T SAYING AND SAYING IT ENOUGH AND ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Should I say “please” and “thank you” to my virtual assistants? I’m not happy with the ongoing dehumanization of our society -- for example, replacing the jobs of human beings with ...

There are lots of ways you can say thank you for all those holiday gifts without stressing over it. Whether you're expressing your gratitude to a close friend, a relative, or even someone in the ...

Showing appreciation is a great way to build a community within your workplace and inspire people to do their best.

Birthdays are great for a number of reasons, like birthday parties, getting to eat birthday cake, getting free stuff from your favorite stores, and receiving heartfelt birthday messages. These days, ...